How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Borough Park, NY?
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 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.
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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.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Far Rockaway and Borough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway and Borough Park.
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Start on Beach Channel Drive
1994 ft · 53 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 54 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 46 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Burnside Avenue
1596 ft · 50 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
2972 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1781 ft · 46 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 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
3.4 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto McDonald Avenue
1659 ft · 38 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
152 m · 12 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Far Rockaway and Borough Park.
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.
Church Avenue
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
3.44 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Far Rockaway and Rain near Borough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Far Rockaway to Borough Park?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 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?
Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Far Rockaway and 10.8 miles from Borough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 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 $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Far Rockaway and Rain near Borough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Queens
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 Queens.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Far Rockaway and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.64 km).
#1 Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6053800, -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
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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