How far is New York City, NY from Park Slope, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Park Slope, NY is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Park Slope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Park Slope.
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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
71 m · 7 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Continue on Old Fulton Street
535 ft · 26 sec · Old Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Hicks Street
96 m · 13 sec · Hicks Street
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Continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
618 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Avenue, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
1351 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Avenue
622 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
80 m · 11 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
138 m · 19 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Garnet Street
627 ft · 37 sec · Garnet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street
73 m · 12 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
80 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Park Slope.
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
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 mi · 00h 02m
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 New York City and Sunny near Park Slope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Park Slope?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from New York City and 2.4 miles from Park Slope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Sunny near Park Slope.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Park Slope. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 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 Park Slope
Park Slope is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.9859700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Slope (-73.98597, 40.6701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.91 | $1.83 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
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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