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Trip from Borough Park, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

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

Drive Time

34m

Distance

17.9 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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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census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

North Valley Stream, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 17.9 miles, this trip between Borough Park and North Valley Stream is a straightforward transit within the Northeast. You can expect a quick 34-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $3 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, keeping your costs minimal. The route utilizes a mix of local roads like Church Avenue and Linden Boulevard alongside the Belt Parkway, reflecting a transition from dense city streets to suburban surroundings. Because the trip is so efficient, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to complete the transit quickly and get on with your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 5.5 mi 7m
Linden Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
Church Avenue 3.5 mi 8m
Dutch Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
14th Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Elmont Road 0.8 mi 1m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
South Conduit Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 5.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and North Valley Stream, 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 right at fork onto CI

419 ft · 5 sec · Cross Island Parkway
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

318 ft · 12 sec
Exit 25B Toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Elmont Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elmont Road
16

Turn right onto Dutch Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dutch Broadway
17

Turn right onto North Fletcher Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

North Fletcher Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — 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
4.9 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 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
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | CI / Cross Island Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto CI / Cross Island Parkway toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge
9
16 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard

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 25B Toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.89 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.19 $6.37
premium $4.92 $3.47 $6.94
diesel $5.61 $3.95 $7.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.57 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Borough Park, NY

Late night in Borough Park on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Valley Stream, NY

Late night in North Valley Stream on Sunday

Local time

4:08 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

34m 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 17.9-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged as you transition between different road types. With a highway share of only 35%, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets before connecting to the Belt Parkway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on this parkway, covering 5.5 miles of the total distance. Expect the feel of the road to shift as you move from the urban density of Borough Park toward the suburban landscape of North Valley Stream. It is not a long-haul interstate grind, but rather a practical, varied drive that requires you to adapt to changing traffic patterns.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 9/10

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 13 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (52nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 North Valley Stream, 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 34m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 5.5 miles on Belt 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 North Valley Stream, 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 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 North Valley Stream, 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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