How far is Borough Park, NY from Garden City, NY?

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Garden City, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.5 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-04-19T07:37
Arrive Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Borough Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Borough Park
12.2 mi
00h 21m
To Garden City
12.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Garden City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Garden City.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 52nd Street

    1559 ft · 1 min · 52nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

    1044 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    7 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    124 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Garden City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 24%
Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 22%
Linden Boulevard
3.81 mi · 16%
Church Avenue
3.52 mi · 14%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.15 mi · 5%
South Franklin Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.48 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 21m from Borough Park
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Borough Park and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Garden City?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Borough Park and 12.2 miles from Garden City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Borough Park and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

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#1 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Garden City

#2 Garden City

Village in New York, United States

Population22,224
Coordinates40.7267700, -73.6343000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Garden City (-73.6343, 40.72677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $4.69 $4.04 $8.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Borough Park and Garden City. The current time is 07:37:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.