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Trip from North Bellmore, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown North Bellmore, NY, NY

North Bellmore, NY

Illya Goloborodko

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

North Bellmore to Brooklyn is 24.1 miles and takes about 37m via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region into the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive that mainly utilizes major parkways and highways. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward path into Brooklyn from Long Island.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 9.3 mi 12m
Belt Parkway 6.5 mi 9m
Linden Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
Church Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
Jerusalem Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
North Conduit Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Nostrand Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 9.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bellmore, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

1

Start on NY 105

1.6 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SO West: New York
3

Merge onto SO

9.3 mi · 12 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
9

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · Linden Boulevard
11

Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

257 ft · 8 sec · Nostrand Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue

Depart onto NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
14.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~24m 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

$3.97 one way

$7.93 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.29 $8.58
premium $4.92 $4.67 $9.34
diesel $5.61 $5.32 $10.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Bellmore, NY

Morning in North Bellmore on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the route on parkways and expressways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.3 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to the Belt Parkway and then Linden Boulevard. Expect significant merging and traffic typical of urban parkways, especially as you approach Brooklyn.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt 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 NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 North Bellmore, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.

So West: New York

1.6 mi in | ~2m

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 37m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 (NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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