Origin
Graniteville, NY
Morning in Graniteville on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graniteville, 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
25m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 13.7-mile drive from Graniteville to Brooklyn, NY, will only take about 25 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Staten Island Expressway and Fort Hamilton Parkway, with about 63% of the journey on highways. With a low fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The overall feel is a straightforward, highway-focused transition within the Northeast region. You won't need an overnight stop for this short distance; it’s designed for efficient travel between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 39th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.2 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 Brooklyn, 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
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
39th Street
16
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
14th Avenue
17
Continue on Church Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
$2.26 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:23 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
13 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
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 highway-focused drive for most of this 13.7-mile trip, with 63% of your journey on faster roads like the Staten Island Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a chance to settle in. As you transition to roads like Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue, the character will shift from open highway to more urban arteries. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic byways, moving you efficiently from one point to another.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Fort Hamilton Parkway. 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 14 decision points packed into just 13.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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.
On the drive from Graniteville, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Upper Level
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 278
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 25m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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 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 (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 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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