How far is Brooklyn, NY from Fresh Meadows, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Fresh Meadows, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.23 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.06 mi
16.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.06 mi
Kilometers
16.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.68 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresh Meadows
Sat, Nov 7, 6:38 PM EST
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Nov 7, 7:03 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-11-07T18:13
Arrive Fresh Meadows
Sat, Nov 7, 6:38 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
10:00 PM EST
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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Brooklyn
6.1 mi
00h 12m
To Fresh Meadows
6.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Fresh Meadows.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Fresh Meadows.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 31st Street

    684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Utopia Parkway

    541 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    142 m · 16 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Utopia Turnpike

    547 ft · 13 sec · Utopia Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Utopia Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Utopia Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 67th Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · 67th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 67th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Fresh Meadows.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.97 mi · 41%
Grand Central Parkway
1.43 mi · 12%
Church Avenue
1.36 mi · 11%
Utopia Parkway
1.14 mi · 9%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 6%
Eastern Parkway
0.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.97 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 12m from Brooklyn
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Fresh Meadows?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Brooklyn and 6.2 miles from Fresh Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 7 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 8.7 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 7.1 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Fresh Meadows. Straight-line distance: 10.06 mi (16.19 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7348200, -73.7934700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Fresh Meadows (-73.79347, 40.73482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.69
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $1.85 $3.69
Mid-grade $4.86 $2.09 $4.18
Premium $5.25 $2.26 $4.52
Diesel $6.46 $2.78 $5.55

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Fresh Meadows. The current time is 18:13:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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