How far is Queens, NY from Brighton Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Brighton Beach, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queens and Brighton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Brighton Beach.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
2534 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway
722 ft · 20 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
834 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shore Parkway
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
131 m · 15 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Emmons Avenue
1634 ft · 40 sec · Emmons Avenue
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Continue on Neptune Avenue
1634 ft · 1 min · Neptune Avenue
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1489 ft · 34 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coney Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Brighton Beach.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
7.52 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Queens and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Brighton Beach?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Queens and 5.8 miles from Brighton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Queens and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Brighton Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.64 mi (15.51 km).
#1 Queens
The most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,339,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814900, -73.8365200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5778800, -73.9595800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton Beach (-73.95958, 40.57788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.44 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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