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

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Monsey, NY is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.57 mi
Kilometers
68.51 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monsey
Thu, Apr 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Thu, Apr 30, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-04-30T06:58
Arrive Monsey
Thu, Apr 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Borough Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Borough Park
21.3 mi
00h 33m
To Monsey
21.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 16 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 · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  22. 22

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

    2339 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Pascack Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Forman Road

    906 ft · 29 sec · Forman Road

  37. 37

    Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alturas Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1511 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    77 m · 18 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 25%
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 23%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 6%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 5%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 4%
Alturas Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 33m from Borough Park
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Borough Park and Chance Rain Showers near Monsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Borough Park and 21.3 miles from Monsey.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Borough Park and Chance Rain Showers near Monsey.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 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 10.1 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 9.7 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 10.1 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 Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Monsey. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 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
Monsey

#2 Monsey

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population18,412
Coordinates41.1112100, -74.0684800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Monsey (-74.06848, 41.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.03
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.01 $12.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.86 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.69 $7.04 $14.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Borough Park and Monsey. The current time is 06:58:14.

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.