Origin
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to South Beach, 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 mi
21 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.
New York City, NY
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South Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
New York City, NY to South Beach, NY is 13 miles and takes about 25m via Gowanus Expressway/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway/Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a quick transit between boroughs or for those looking to reach South Beach without a lengthy journey. The drive predominantly uses major expressways, offering a straightforward path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Father Capodanno Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lily Pond Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and South Beach, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chambers Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
5
Take the exit
343 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right
254 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
232 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cadman Plaza West
8
Continue on Old Fulton Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Fulton Street
9
Turn left onto Hicks Street
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hicks Street
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
Merge onto I 278
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
14
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
17
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15S
Toward Lily Pond Avenue South, Father Capodanno Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto Lily Pond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lily Pond Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Father Capodanno Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Father Capodanno Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right
518 ft
·
37 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadma...
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Hicks Street
Turn left onto Hicks Street toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway west
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
South Beach, NY
Morning in South Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience with 60% highway usage. You'll encounter stretches on the Gowanus Expressway and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, including a continuous 4.7-mile segment on the Gowanus Expressway. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is also a key part of this drive. Expect a dynamic feel as you navigate these busy urban arteries, transitioning between different expressway systems.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 13 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 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 New York City, NY and South Beach, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West and Lily Pond Avenue South.
Cadman Plaza West
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via Hicks Street
Lily Pond Avenue South
10.9 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Gowanus 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 South Beach, 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 (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 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, 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 South Beach, 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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