How far is Throgs Neck, NY from Borough Park, NY?
The driving distance from Throgs Neck, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Throgs Neck and Borough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Throgs Neck and Borough Park.
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Start on Cross Bronx Expressway
104 m · 6 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Avenue
660 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
2517 ft · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
1782 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto Hutchinson River Parkway Service Road
1189 ft · 33 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
148 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
3130 ft · 54 sec · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
2866 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 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 Throgs Neck 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Throgs Neck and Rain near Borough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Throgs Neck to Borough Park?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Throgs Neck and 12.3 miles from Borough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Throgs Neck and Rain near Borough Park.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Throgs Neck and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).
#1 Throgs Neck
Situated in the southeastern corner of Bronx County, this narrow peninsula juts out where the East River meets Long Island Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8226000, -73.8195800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
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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