How far is Borough Park, NY from Brooklyn Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Brooklyn Heights.
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Start on 12th Avenue
874 ft · 48 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Continue on Caton Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2251 ft · 45 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Terrace Place
857 ft · 31 sec · Terrace Place
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Turn left onto 18th Street
72 m · 15 sec · 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Atlantic Avenue
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
90 m · 18 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Hicks Street
1822 ft · 1 min · Hicks Street
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Turn right onto Pierrepont Street
531 ft · 25 sec · Pierrepont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierrepont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.05 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Borough Park and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Brooklyn Heights?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Borough Park and 2.7 miles from Brooklyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Borough Park and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.24 mi (6.83 km).
#1 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953800, -73.9937500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Heights (-73.99375, 40.69538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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