How far is Brooklyn, NY from Queens, NY?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Queens, NY is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Queens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Queens.
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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 South Conduit Avenue
1118 ft · 40 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
118 m · 19 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2161 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 104th Street
63 m · 9 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Queens.
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 Rain Showers Likely near Queens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Queens?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 3.8 miles from Brooklyn and 3.9 miles from Queens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Rain Showers Likely near Queens.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Queens. Straight-line distance: 6.31 mi (10.15 km).
#1 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
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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