How far is Borough Park, NY from Far Rockaway, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway, NY is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
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.
The most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Far Rockaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Far Rockaway.
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Start on 12th Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
1559 ft · 1 min · 52nd Street
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway
2822 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1994 ft · 53 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Channel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Far Rockaway.
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.
Linden Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain leaving Borough Park and Rain near Far Rockaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Far Rockaway?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Borough Park and 8.9 miles from Far Rockaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Borough Park and Rain near Far Rockaway.
Stop Ideas Near Queens
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
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queens.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Far Rockaway. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.64 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 Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6053800, -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Far Rockaway (-73.75513, 40.60538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
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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