Origin
Far Rockaway, NY
Morning in Far Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Far Rockaway, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Far Rockaway, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 14.9 miles and takes about 29m via Linden Boulevard and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive with many turns as you navigate local streets and parkways. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two urban areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Linden Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
2
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
4
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
5
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
7
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
15
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sheridan Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
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
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 27% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on surface streets like Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Boulevard, which feature numerous intersections and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on Linden Boulevard. The Belt Parkway offers a brief period of faster travel, but the overall character is one of frequent adjustments and varying speed limits as you transition between different types of roads.
Only 27% 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: 3.8 mi on Linden Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Sheridan Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Far Rockaway, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
6.3 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Far Rockaway, NY
Full guide →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 29m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Linden Boulevard. 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: at 0.9 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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