Origin
Parkchester, NY
Late night in Parkchester on Sunday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkchester, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Parkchester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Parkchester, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 19.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New York. The drive primarily utilizes major expressways, making it a convenient option for local travel. With only 0 planned stops, this route is designed for efficiency and speed. Expect a highway-focused experience for the entirety of your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkchester, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Unionport Road
380 ft
·
22 sec
·
Unionport Road
2
Continue on Unionport Road
479 ft
·
28 sec
·
Unionport Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Metropolitan Avenue
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Metropolitan Avenue
4
Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
6
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
511 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
8
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
11
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
12
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
23
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
25
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
26
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
27
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
28
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
29
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
32
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
10 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$3.14 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $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
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
10 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
36m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive on elevated roadways. You'll experience stretches like the 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The Van Wyck Expressway and Whitestone Expressway also contribute to the high-speed nature of this trip. Expect a relatively uninterrupted drive with minimal need to navigate complex local streets, making it ideal for those prioritizing direct travel.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 decision points packed into just 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 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 Parkchester, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
Queens
1.3 mi in
|
~4m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
10 mi in
|
~18m
Union Turnpike West
10.2 mi in
|
~18m
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 36m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 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 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 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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