How far is New York City, NY from Broad Channel, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Broad Channel, NY is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Broad Channel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Broad Channel.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
649 ft · 17 sec · Cooper Street
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Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1375 ft · 52 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto South Conduit Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · South Conduit Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1118 ft · 41 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 12 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 14th Road
25 m · 14 sec · West 14th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 14th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Broad Channel.
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.
Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
4.73 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Broad Channel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Broad Channel?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from New York City and 7.6 miles from Broad Channel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Broad Channel.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Broad Channel. Straight-line distance: 12.39 mi (19.94 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broad Channel
Broad Channel is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6031600, -73.8204100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Channel (-73.82041, 40.60316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.26 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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