Origin
East New York, NY
Morning in East New York on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East New York, 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
25m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East New York, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
For a quick commute between East New York and the heart of New York City, you are looking at a brief 8.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. Since the route is entirely local, your fuel costs will be incredibly low, totaling around $1 for the entire trip. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Bushwick Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This is a straightforward urban transit path rather than a long-distance road trip, so pack light and prepare for city traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bushwick Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Flushing Avenue | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sutter Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ashford Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Sands Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Reade Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bushwick Avenue
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East New York, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Cleveland Street
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cleveland Street
2
Turn right onto Livonia Avenue
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
Livonia Avenue
3
Turn right onto Ashford Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashford Street
4
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sutter Avenue
5
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Nassau Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nassau Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Gold Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Gold Street
10
Turn left onto Sands Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sands Street
11
Continue on Sands Street
356 ft
·
19 sec
·
Sands Street
Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
411 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
13
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Gold Street
Turn right onto Gold Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Sands Street
Turn left onto Sands Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear
N 9 to 21 mph
0% 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
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
12 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
25m 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?
Forget about open-highway cruising; this 8.6-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive with zero percent highway share. You will navigate constant turns as you transition between Bushwick Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is just 2.7 miles while on Bushwick Avenue. Because the roads are exclusively local, your pace will be dictated by city signals and street-level traffic patterns. It is an intense, stop-and-go experience that requires your full attention throughout the 25-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Bushwick Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Bushwick Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 8.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.6 miles (Bushwick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Gold Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
53 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
79 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
53 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
43 ft
About the Cities
Starting in East New York, NY
Full guide →East Brooklyn encompasses Cypress Hills, East New York, Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, and Barren Island. Even many New Yorkers from outside these neighborhoods seldom if ever visit, and these areas represent unlikely tourist destinations, unless you are visiting friends or attending a specific event. That said, there are some unique though lesser-visited attractions in the area.
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 8.6-mile, 25-minute drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip. You'll be back before you know it, with no need to plan overnight stays.
Family Friendly
With only 8.6 miles and a 25-minute estimated drive time, this route is short enough to keep kids happy. The mostly flat terrain and lack of highway driving make it a stress-free journey.
Solo Traveler
This 25-minute, 8.6-mile drive is an easy hop, perfect for a solo traveler wanting a low-commitment trip. You'll be in and out with minimal fuss.
EV Driver
At just 8.6 miles and 25 minutes, this route is easily doable on a single charge. However, with 0 EV DC fast chargers, plan your return trip carefully if your battery is low.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Bushwick Avenue. 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 1.6 miles (Bushwick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Gold Street): Navigation decision point.
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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