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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Kings Park, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

49.7 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Downtown Kings Park, NY, NY

Kings Park, NY

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Trip Overview

Brooklyn, NY to Kings Park, NY is 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, and Sagtikos State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the relatively short distance and the predominantly highway nature of the route, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll be on well-maintained parkways for most of the way, making it a convenient option for a quick trip without extensive planning.

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 1.7 mi 3m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Pulaski Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Kings Park, NY.

1

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
2

Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

269 ft · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
3

Turn left onto East 31st Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East 31st Street
4

Turn right onto Church Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
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

25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Brooklyn, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.8 — 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 | Snyder Avenue

Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m 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
13.1 mi into trip | ~22m 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
37.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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

$8.18 one way

$16.36 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.85 $17.69
premium $4.92 $9.63 $19.27
diesel $5.61 $10.97 $21.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99
EV Truck/SUV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Isolated Rain Showers

NW 15 to 20 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Kings Park, NY

Morning in Kings Park on Tuesday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

3 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 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 highly oriented towards parkways, with 84% of the drive on them. You'll experience a long stretch of 25.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway, which is the longest continuous segment. Expect a consistent, mostly highway driving experience for the majority of the 49.7 miles. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination in Kings Park, after the parkway sections conclude.

84% 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 Snyder Avenue.

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 49.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 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 Brooklyn, NY and Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.

Jfk Long Term Parking

6.8 mi in | ~13m | via NY 27

Kiss & Fly

6.8 mi in | ~13m | via NY 27

Eastern Long Island

7.1 mi in | ~14m

About the Cities

Starting in Brooklyn, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1634

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

Top landmarks

  • • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
  • • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York

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 9m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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