How far is Floral Park, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from Floral Park, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.42 mi
00h 46m
Flight
13.79 mi
22.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.04 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Floral Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Floral Park
2026-04-19T09:48
Arrive Brooklyn
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Floral Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Floral Park
8.6 mi
00h 23m
To Brooklyn
8.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Floral Park and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Floral Park and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Verbena Avenue

    94 m · 19 sec · Verbena Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    1875 ft · 48 sec · Tulip Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 241st Street

    46 m · 5 sec · 241st Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch

    744 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Floral Park and Brooklyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 38%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 22%
Cross Island Parkway
2.59 mi · 15%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 10%
Jamaica Avenue
0.88 mi · 5%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

2.87 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 23m from Floral Park
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Floral Park 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 Floral Park to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 8.6 miles from Floral Park and 8.9 miles from Brooklyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Floral Park and Rain Showers Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Floral Park and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 13.79 mi (22.2 km).

Floral Park

#1 Floral Park

Village in Nassau County, New York

Population15,735
Coordinates40.7237100, -73.7048500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.704858, 40.723696)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.78 $5.56
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.03
Diesel $4.69 $2.91 $5.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Floral Park and Brooklyn. The current time is 09:48:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.