Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Spanning just 8.5 miles, this quick trip from Richmond Hill to Brooklyn is a straightforward local transit that you can easily complete in about 30 minutes. Since the entire journey stays on local streets rather than highways, it works perfectly as a short day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate through the Northeast region, staying entirely within New York, making it a very accessible commute. With a fuel cost of only $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your schedule. Because there are no scheduled stops, you can expect a continuous drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tapscott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Utica Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto NY 27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto Jamaica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Richmond Hill on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through urban streets. You will spend your time on East New York Avenue, Pacific Street, and Sackman Street, with zero percent of the trip spent on highways. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on East New York Avenue, this route is characterized by constant adjustments rather than long, open-road cruising. The personality of this drive is purely functional, reflecting the dense, stop-and-go nature of local city navigation. You won't encounter any high-speed stretches, so prepare for a slower pace that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jamaica Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Jamaica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Sackman Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (East New York Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1868
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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