How far is Hillside, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Hillside, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Road
21.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
12.13 mi
19.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.13 mi
Kilometers
19.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.08 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Borough Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Hillside
6.8 mi
00h 30m
To Borough Park
15 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillside and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    92 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    6.6 mi · 15 min · Jamaica Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  15. 15

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

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
6.66 mi · 31%
Linden Boulevard
1.78 mi · 8%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.39 mi · 6%
East New York Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 2%
Parkside Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

6.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 30m from Hillside
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillside to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hillside and 15 miles from Borough Park.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Borough Park is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 6 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 7.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 12.13 mi (19.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hillside

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population24,808
Coordinates40.7078800, -73.7868000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Borough Park

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

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica Avenue (-73.786789, 40.707846)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.17
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.09 $6.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $4.69 $3.61 $7.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillside and Borough Park. The current time is 00:31:52.

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.