How far is Borough Park, NY from Melrose, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Melrose, NY is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Melrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Melrose.
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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 left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferry
68 m · 10 sec
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Merge left onto West Street
112 m · 14 sec · West Street
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Continue on FDR Drive
9.5 mi · 18 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Willis Avenue Bridge, Deegan Expressway
1593 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Willis Avenue Bridge
1.6 km · 3 min · Willis Avenue Bridge
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Turn left onto East 147th Street
70 m · 15 sec · East 147th Street
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Turn right onto Third Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Turn left onto East 163rd Street
153 m · 17 sec · East 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Melrose.
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.
FDR Drive
Continue on FDR Drive
9.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Borough Park and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Melrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Melrose?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 9.1 miles from Borough Park and 9.1 miles from Melrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Borough Park and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Melrose.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Melrose. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.41 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 Melrose
Melrose is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245500, -73.9104100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose (-73.91041, 40.82455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
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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