Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Westerleigh, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY to Westerleigh, NY is 12.5 miles and takes about 25m via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a very short drive, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, so you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. With no recommended stops, you can complete this journey efficiently, making it a straightforward option for your travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Jewett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bradley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Westerleigh, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
Turn left onto Jewett Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Westerleigh on Tuesday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, particularly on the Staten Island Expressway, where the longest uninterrupted segment measures 3.8 miles. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a key feature, connecting the boroughs. While not overly technical, the character is that of efficient travel on high-speed roads, designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Fort Hamilton Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
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 15 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Westerleigh, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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