How far is Borough Park, NY from Inwood, NY?

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Inwood, NY is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
18.67 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.42 mi
26.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.05 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inwood
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Sun, May 31, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-05-31T13:41
Arrive Inwood
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Borough Park
9.3 mi
00h 19m
To Inwood
9.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Inwood.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 48 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Caton Avenue

    152 m · 19 sec · Caton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    2251 ft · 45 sec · McDonald Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Terrace Place

    857 ft · 31 sec · Terrace Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    72 m · 15 sec · 18th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway

    808 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dyckman Street

    590 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Riverside Drive

    990 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    42 m · 2 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
6.59 mi · 35%
West Street
2.43 mi · 13%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 12%
12th Avenue
1.99 mi · 11%
Prospect Expressway
0.96 mi · 5%
West Side Highway
0.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

6.59 mi · 00h 10m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 19m from Borough Park
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Borough Park and Clear near Inwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Inwood?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Borough Park and 9.3 miles from Inwood.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Borough Park and Clear near Inwood.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 2.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Inwood. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.43 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
Inwood

#2 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Borough Park and Inwood. The current time is 13:41:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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