How far is Borough Park, NY from Wakefield, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Wakefield, NY is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Wakefield.
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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 right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
592 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
768 ft · 28 sec · Bruckner Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
819 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 233rd Street
128 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto East 236th Street
1490 ft · 58 sec · East 236th Street
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Turn left onto Furman Avenue
1133 ft · 42 sec · Furman Avenue
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Turn right onto Nereid Avenue
100 m · 11 sec · Nereid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nereid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Wakefield.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.14 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 13.3 miles from Borough Park and 13.3 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 19.74 mi (31.77 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 Wakefield
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 52,201 |
| Coordinates | 40.8978800, -73.8523600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-73.85236, 40.89788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
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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