How far is East Garden City, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from East Garden City, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Garden City and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garden City and Brooklyn.
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Start on 6th Street
35 m · 10 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue M
62 m · 11 sec · Avenue M
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Turn right onto Miller Avenue
672 ft · 31 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn left onto Hazelhurst Avenue
125 m · 13 sec · Hazelhurst Avenue
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Turn right onto Selfridge Avenue
942 ft · 33 sec · Selfridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Stewart Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Garden City and Brooklyn.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.31 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Heavy Rain leaving East Garden City and Rain near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Garden City to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from East Garden City and 14.4 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around East Garden City and Rain near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Garden City and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).
#1 East Garden City
East Garden City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7308300, -73.5980600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
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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