Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway, NY is 17.8 miles and takes about 36m via Nassau Expressway, Linden Boulevard, and Church Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a local drive primarily within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through urban and suburban environments. With a relatively short distance and duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nassau Expressway
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Far Rockaway, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
323 ft
·
20 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 52nd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
52nd Street
3
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
14th Avenue
4
Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft
·
5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 878
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
16
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
17
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Beach Channel Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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52nd Street
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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14th Avenue
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Merge onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 878 / Nassau Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878 / Nassau Expressway toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck...
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Far Rockaway, NY
Morning in Far Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and local, suggesting a navigation experience that requires attention to frequent changes in direction rather than sustained highway cruising. With only 26% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.4 miles on Nassau Expressway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more complex city driving. This route is less about open road and more about navigating through the fabric of the local area.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Nassau Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 52nd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
9.6 mi in
|
~20m
|
via NY 878
About the Cities
Starting in Borough Park, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Far Rockaway, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Nassau Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Far Rockaway, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Far Rockaway, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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