Origin
Graniteville, NY
Morning in Graniteville on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graniteville, NY to Borough Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Borough Park, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.7-mile journey from Graniteville, NY, to Borough Park, NY, is designed for a single day, taking just about 19 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes the Staten Island Expressway and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with Fort Hamilton Parkway serving as a key artery. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive is an efficient option for getting from point A to point B. Its highway-focused profile makes it a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a direct path within New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 54th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Willow Road West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graniteville, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Forest Avenue
3
Turn right onto Willow Road West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Willow Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NY 440 South: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
5
Merge onto NY 440
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
145 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
14
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 54th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Street
16
Turn left onto 12th Avenue
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
12th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Willow Road West
Turn right onto Willow Road West
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
8
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 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
19 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
19m 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 experience for most of this 10.7-mile drive, with 73% of it being on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Staten Island Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 5.2 miles. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a notable feature, connecting you between boroughs. While largely a fast-paced drive, the transition onto Fort Hamilton Parkway will introduce you to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
73% 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: 5.2 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Forest Avenue.
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 13 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Willow Road West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Graniteville, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
0.9 mi in
|
~1m
Upper Level
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Arriving in Borough Park, NY
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Staten Island 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 Borough Park, 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 (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Willow Road West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and African Burial Ground 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 Borough Park, 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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