How far is Garden City, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Garden City, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.32 mi
01h 05m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.32 mi
Kilometers
50.41 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden City
2026-04-19T06:10
Arrive Borough Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Garden City
12.2 mi
00h 32m
To Borough Park
19.1 mi
00h 32m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Borough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Stewart Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Stewart Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Peninsula Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Peninsula Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 35th Street

    673 ft · 37 sec · East 35th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    3070 ft · 55 sec · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Borough Park.

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 21%
Southern State Parkway
5.31 mi · 17%
Linden Boulevard
4.41 mi · 14%
Church Avenue
1.49 mi · 5%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.39 mi · 4%
North Franklin Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 32m from Garden City
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Garden City and Rain Showers Likely near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 12.2 miles from Garden City and 19.1 miles from Borough Park.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garden City and Rain Showers Likely near Borough Park.

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 11.9 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 11.8 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 13.6 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 11.9 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 Garden City and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Garden City

#1 Garden City

Village in New York, United States

Population22,224
Coordinates40.7267700, -73.6343000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Stewart Ave (-73.634306, 40.726781)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $4.86 $5.35 $10.69
Diesel $4.69 $5.16 $10.33

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 Garden City and Borough Park. The current time is 06:10:01.

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.