Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Rego 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
22m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Rego Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Brooklyn, NY to Rego Park, NY is 9.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Cooper Avenue and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two spots in the Northeast region. It's a local drive, mostly on city streets, so don't expect sweeping vistas or long, open highway stretches. You'll navigate through familiar neighborhoods rather than vast landscapes. This is the kind of drive you can easily squeeze in between other plans, perfect for a quick errand or a visit to a friend.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Yellowstone Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cooper Avenue
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Rego 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
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 3
Toward Cypress Hills Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Cypress Hills Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Hills Street
15
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto 73rd Place
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
73rd Place
17
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Avenue
18
Turn left onto Woodhaven Boulevard
178 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
19
Turn slight right onto Yellowstone Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Yellowstone Boulevard
20
Turn sharp left onto Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Austin Street
21
Turn right onto 67th Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
67th Road
22
Turn right onto NY 25
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.3 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 31st Street
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Cypress Hills Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Cypress Hills Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Rego Park, NY
Late night in Rego Park on Sunday
Local time
5:55 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
2 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
22m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating a city than a highway journey. With only about 20% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads like Cooper Avenue and Church Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.8 miles on Cooper Avenue, so be prepared for constant adjustments. The Jackie Robinson Parkway offers a slightly more open feel but still requires your attention. Expect a dynamic driving experience with plenty of intersections and traffic lights.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Cooper Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 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 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 22m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on Cooper Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Kings Highway): 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 Rego 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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