How far is East Rockaway, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
The driving distance from East Rockaway, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Rockaway and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rockaway and Brooklyn.
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Start on Main Street
1180 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 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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Keep slight left to continue on 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 Rockaway 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.
Sunrise Highway
Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
3.95 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Rockaway to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from East Rockaway and 8.2 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
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 Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
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Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Rockaway and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).
#1 East Rockaway
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,781 |
| Coordinates | 40.6420500, -73.6695700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
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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