Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 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.
Roxbury, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Roxbury, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 8.7 miles and takes about 20m via Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, and Church Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating city streets than covering long distances. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit when you need to get from one part of the city to another efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Utica Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Point Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beach 181st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
Continue on Flatbush Avenue
Turn slight right onto Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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 Roxbury on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 10% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Flatbush Avenue. You'll primarily be navigating through urban streets, indicated by the mention of Flatbush Avenue, Utica Avenue, and Church Avenue as main roads. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals, as this isn't a high-speed highway journey. The character of the drive is distinctly local and requires attention to navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Beach 181st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rockaway Point Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
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 20m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). 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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