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Trip from Borough Park, NY to Kings Park, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

52.6 mi

85 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in New York City

Borough Park, NY

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Downtown Kings Park, NY, NY

Kings Park, NY

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Trip Overview

Borough Park, NY to Kings Park, NY is 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from one part of the Northeast region to another. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect a straightforward commute rather than a winding scenic route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.5 mi 32m
Belt Parkway 5.5 mi 7m
Sagtikos State Parkway 5.4 mi 6m
Sunken Meadow State Parkway 4.7 mi 5m
Linden Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
Church Avenue 3.5 mi 8m
14th Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Kings Park, 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 right at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12

Merge onto BP

5.5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto SA

5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
16

Continue on SM

4.7 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit SM4E Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn slight right onto CR 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Road
19

Turn right onto NY 25A

92 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

NY 25A

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

26 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to Kings Park, NY

30.7 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Borough Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.6 — 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 | ~0m in | 52nd Street

Turn right onto 52nd Street

Navigation decision point

8
9.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
9
15.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
6
40.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit SM4E Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.66 one way

$17.32 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.36 $18.72
premium $4.92 $10.19 $20.39
diesel $5.61 $11.61 $23.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.60 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.36 $3.37

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Borough Park, NY

Morning in Borough Park on Sunday

Local time

7:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kings Park, NY

Morning in Kings Park on Sunday

Local time

7:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

8 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

1h 15m 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 is primarily highway driving, with 80% of the 52.6 miles on parkways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving at 25.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway. The transition from parkway to surface roads will happen as you approach your destination, with the majority of the 52.6 miles being highway driving. Expect merging traffic and a steady pace as you navigate the parkway system.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. 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 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): 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.

Between Borough Park, NY and Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.

Jfk Long Term Parking

9.6 mi in | ~20m | via NY 27

Kiss & Fly

9.6 mi in | ~20m | via NY 27

Eastern Long Island

10 mi in | ~21m

About the Cities

Starting in Borough Park, 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Kings Park, 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 9.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): 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 Kings Park, 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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