How far is Maspeth, NY from Borough Park, NY?
The driving distance from Maspeth, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maspeth and Borough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maspeth and Borough Park.
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Start on Maspeth Avenue
3 m · 6 sec · Maspeth Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Maurice Avenue
2320 ft · 1 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
26 m · 3 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
984 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2784 ft · 54 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.4 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 Maspeth 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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.03 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Maspeth and Sunny near Borough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maspeth to Borough Park?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Maspeth and 6.4 miles from Borough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maspeth and Sunny near Borough Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maspeth and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).
#1 Maspeth
Maspeth is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7231600, -73.9126400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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