Origin
North Hills, NY
Late night in North Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North 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
32m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Hills to Brooklyn is 19.4 miles and takes about 32m via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. Expect a drive that's heavily focused on parkways, making it a quick and straightforward journey. Given its short distance and estimated 32-minute travel time, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility. You'll find the primary roads are well-maintained parkways, designed for efficient travel between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Shelter Rock Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hills, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Shelter Rock Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
12
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
14
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
15
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
16
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
18
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
21
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
N / Northern State Parkway
Merge onto N / Northern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
32m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of it being on major parkways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 7 miles on the Grand Central Parkway without interruption, allowing for a steady pace. The Northern State Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway also contribute to the highway feel, making this a drive characterized by smooth, efficient travel. Expect a consistent road personality for most of the journey, with limited changes in road type.
73% 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: 7 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (N / Northern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in North 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 32m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 7 miles on Grand Central 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: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (N / Northern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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