Origin
Concord, NY
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NY to New York City, 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
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit from Concord to New York City, this 12.6-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 23 minutes. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major infrastructure, utilizing the Gowanus Expressway, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to navigate the Northeast region. Given the short duration, this is easily managed as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire drive. It is a highly practical connection between these two New York locations, perfect for commuters or travelers looking to move between points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Narrows Road South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mosel Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Reade Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Pierce Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pierce Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mosel Avenue
3
Turn right onto Clove Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clove Road
4
Turn right onto Neckar Avenue
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Neckar Avenue
5
Turn right onto Narrows Road South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Narrows Road South
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reade Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mosel Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Mosel Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brook...
9
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
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 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
23m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 67% of this route is dedicated to high-speed transit. You will spend your time navigating major expressways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.5 miles along the Gowanus Expressway. Because you are primarily on major arteries, the experience feels more like a direct, functional commute than a scenic tour. The road is designed for consistent movement through the urban landscape, keeping you on major conduits for the duration of your trip. You should be prepared for the typical rhythm of interstate driving, which remains steady until you reach your final destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. 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 Mosel 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 12 decision points packed into just 12.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
117 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
117 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
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.
Between Concord, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Upper Level
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NY
Full guide →Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 12.6 miles and 23 minutes of driving time. Perfect for a quick getaway without eating up your whole Saturday.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough (23 minutes) for kids, but the 9/10 complexity in navigation could be stressful for families.
Solo Traveler
While the drive is short (23 minutes), the 9/10 complexity might be a bit much for a purely 'engaging' solo experience. It's comfortable solo distance, though.
EV Driver
At only 12.6 miles, this route is absolutely short enough for an EV on a single charge. You won't need to worry about finding charging stations.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Gowanus Expressway. 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 New York City, 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 (Mosel Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial 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 New York City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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