Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Morris 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
44m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
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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Morris Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Morris Park, NY is 23.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Whitestone Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger New York metropolitan area exploration. Plan for a simple, efficient trip with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Williamsbridge Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 9.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Morris Park, 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
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
258 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NY 25A East
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto Whitestone Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
20
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on HR
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 1B
Toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Williamsbridge Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Williamsbridge Road
25
Turn left
225 ft
·
16 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 22.3 — 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,...
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 25A East
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Morris Park, NY
Morning in Morris Park on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 degrees cooler 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the journey utilizing expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 9.4 miles. The drive will feel fast-paced, characterized by expressway travel and efficient movement. The main roads guiding you include the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Whitestone Expressway, and Northern Boulevard, indicating a transition through various metropolitan arteries. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely sightseeing.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 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 Whitestone Expressway. 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 18 decision points packed into just 23.8 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 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 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Borough Park, NY and Morris Park, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Kennedy Airport.
Bronx
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 27
Kennedy Airport
16 mi in
|
~29m
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 44m. Total distance: 23.8 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Morris 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 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 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Morris 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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