Origin
Borough Park, NY
Afternoon in Borough Park on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Long Island City, 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
23m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Long Island City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Long Island City, NY is 11.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and McGuinness Boulevard South, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, highway-focused trip within the same state and region, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on major expressways, so expect a straightforward drive connecting two parts of New York City. Given the short distance and duration, this route is best viewed as a functional connection rather than a scenic journey. Plan for this drive to be a practical way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McDonald Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Long Island City, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
490 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
10 sec
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
16
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
17
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
47th Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
47th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
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 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
9
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenu...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
47th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.74 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Long Island City, NY
Afternoon in Long Island City on Tuesday
Local time
2:49 PM
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
23m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 70% of the drive on expressways. You'll experience the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for a significant stretch, including a continuous 5.5-mile segment. Expect fast-paced driving on these main roads, characteristic of urban expressways. The transition onto McGuinness Boulevard South will likely offer a change in pace from the pure highway feel, though it remains a significant arterial road. Overall, the drive is designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
70% 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: 5.5 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and McGuinness Boulevard South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Long Island City, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
Bronx
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 27
Mcguinness Boulevard North
9.5 mi in
|
~18m
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 23m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Brooklyn-Queens 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 Long Island City, 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 1.4 miles (NY 27 Truck / McDonald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Long Island City, 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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