Origin
Heritage Hills, NY
Morning in Heritage Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heritage Hills, 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
1h 28m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heritage Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 58.3-mile drive from Heritage Hills to Brooklyn, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. With 81% of the journey on highways, it's a primarily high-speed route. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region of New York, offering a direct connection between these two points. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Goldens Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heritage Hills, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Ridgecrest Circle
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ridgecrest Circle
2
Turn left onto West Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Hill Drive
3
At end of road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Hill Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hill Drive
5
Turn right onto Warren Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Somers Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NY 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto NY 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
9
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Green Street
10
Continue on NY 138
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward New York City, White Plains
12
Merge onto I 684
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 684
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
17
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
29
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
31
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
32
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
33
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
34
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
35
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
36
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
38
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Heritage Hills, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 202 / Somers Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Somers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
23.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
29 mi in
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
5 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
1h 28m 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 58.3-mile trip. You'll spend a significant 81% of your time on major roadways, including I 684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on I 684, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While largely highway, the transition to the Jackie Robinson Parkway will mark a shift as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 202 / Somers Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 27 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 1.4 miles (US 202 / Somers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Heritage Hills, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, White Plains, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
New York City
4.4 mi in
|
~10m
White Plains
4.4 mi in
|
~10m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
49 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Union Turnpike West
49.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Heritage Hills, 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 1h 28m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.61 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.4 miles (US 202 / Somers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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