How far is Brooklyn, NY from Lawrence, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Lawrence, NY is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Lawrence.
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Start on Nostrand Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Turn left onto East 31st Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 31st Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockaway Turnpike
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Turn left onto Broadway
24 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Lawrence.
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.
Linden Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Brooklyn and 7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Queens
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 Queens.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 11.78 mi (18.96 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
Village in Nassau County, New York in the USA
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.6156600, -73.7295800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-73.72958, 40.61566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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