Origin
Carle Place, NY
Morning in Carle Place on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carle Place, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.7 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carle Place, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 23.7-mile drive from Carle Place, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 38 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, with a portion on Linden Boulevard contributing to the mixed drive profile. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick transit. The majority of your journey, about 50% highway, will likely feel like a straightforward trip across the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick connection between these New York locations without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carle Place, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rushmore Avenue
3
Turn right onto Westbury Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbury Avenue
4
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
6
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
7
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
9
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
15
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
17
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Rushmore Avenue
Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Glen Cove Road
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $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
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on major parkways like the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, which tend to be higher-speed and more direct. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6.5 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you transition, you'll also incorporate Linden Boulevard, which may offer a slightly different driving pace and environment. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 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 early in the drive near Rushmore Avenue.
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 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rushmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Carle Place, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 6.5 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 Brooklyn, 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: near the start (Rushmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Brooklyn, 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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