How far is Wantagh, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Wantagh, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.85 mi
01h 10m
Flight
25.74 mi
41.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.3 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Sat, Apr 25, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Wantagh
Sat, Apr 25, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wantagh
2026-04-25T08:28
Arrive Borough Park
Sat, Apr 25, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wantagh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Wantagh
14 mi
00h 35m
To Borough Park
22.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wantagh Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Hicksville as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wantagh and Borough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wantagh and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Wantagh Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wantagh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 35th Street

    673 ft · 37 sec · East 35th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    3070 ft · 55 sec · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wantagh and Borough Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 34%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
4.41 mi · 12%
Church Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.39 mi · 4%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 35m from Wantagh
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Wantagh and Light Rain near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wantagh to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Wantagh and 22.8 miles from Borough Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Wantagh and Light Rain near Borough Park.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wantagh and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).

Wantagh

#1 Wantagh

Place in Nassau County, New York, USA

Population18,871
Coordinates40.6837100, -73.5101300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Wantagh Avenue (-73.510074, 40.68371)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.21 $10.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.86 $6.32 $12.64
Diesel $4.69 $6.10 $12.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Wantagh and Borough Park. The current time is 08:28:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.