Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Great Neck, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Great Neck, NY
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Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Great Neck, NY is 22.7 miles and takes about 44m via Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficiency with some local road navigation. It's a straightforward, manageable distance perfect for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to traverse between these two New York locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Church Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Middle Neck Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Great Neck Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Great Neck, 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
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto GCP
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 24
Toward Little Neck Parkway
16
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
17
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Great Neck Road
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Neck Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Great Neck Road
20
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn sharp left onto Middle Neck Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Neck Road
22
Turn right onto Baker Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Baker Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.3 — 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
|
~0m in
|
52nd Street
Turn right onto 52nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
12 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
6
20 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Great Neck Road
Turn left onto Great Neck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Great Neck, NY
Morning in Great Neck on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 57% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway, which provide a more continuous, faster pace. However, the journey also incorporates local roads, including Church Avenue, which will require more attention to traffic signals and local conditions. The transition between these highway and surface street segments defines the character of this drive, demanding adaptability as the road surface and speed limits change.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Borough Park, NY and Great Neck, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Grand Central Parkway East
12 mi in
|
~25m
Eastern Long Island
12 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Borough Park, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Great Neck, 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 44m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. 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 Great Neck, 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 4.5 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Great Neck, 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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