How far is Queens, NY from Brooklyn Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Queens, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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 Queens and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens and Brooklyn Heights.
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Start on 104th Street
842 ft · 45 sec · 104th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
111 m · 9 sec · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Eldert Lane
591 ft · 21 sec · Eldert Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Etna Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Etna Street
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Turn right onto Force Tube Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Force Tube Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
55 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
2.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Thornton Street
569 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Street
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Turn straight onto Flushing Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
15 m · 1 sec · Williamsburg Street West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit right toward Tillary Street, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Civic Center, Long Island University, NYC College of Technology, NYU Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn
881 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Tillary Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Tillary Street
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
80 m · 14 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn left onto Clark Street
153 m · 29 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Henry Street
774 ft · 40 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Pierrepont Street
21 m · 3 sec · Pierrepont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierrepont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Brooklyn Heights.
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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
2.8 mi · 00h 07m
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 Queens and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queens to Brooklyn Heights?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 4.9 miles from Queens and 5 miles from Brooklyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Queens and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Heights.
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 Queens and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 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 Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6953800, -73.9937500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Heights (-73.99375, 40.69538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
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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