Origin
Amity, NY
Late night in Amity on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amity, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amity, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Amity, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m via NJ 3 and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York and New Jersey, offering a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive that's ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll cover a significant portion on highways before transitioning to local roads as you approach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.4 miles from Amity, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Prices Switch Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amity, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Walling Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Walling Road
3
Turn right onto Prices Switch Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Prices Switch Road
4
Continue on Prices Switch Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Prices Switch Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 515
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prices Switch Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Vernon Warwick Road
7
Continue on CR 515
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockholm Vernon Road
8
Turn left onto NJ 23
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newfoundland Road
9
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
13
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
14
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
12 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
20
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
21
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
23
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
24
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
25
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
28
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Amity, NY mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any potential rush hour traffic on either end of the trip. Plan for one quick stop if needed, but with only 64.7 miles, you might not require a lengthy break. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the estimated cost is $11, and it's always wise to top off before heading into a densely populated urban area like Brooklyn where gas stations might be less frequent or more expensive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.4 miles from Amity, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Amity, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amity, NY
This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Amity, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 3 for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Amity, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
7
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
7
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 64.7-mile drive, roughly 51%, is on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on NJ 3, which runs for 10.9 miles. After the highway sections, expect to transition to surface roads like Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike and Vernon Warwick Road. This means you'll likely experience more frequent traffic signals and local intersections as you get closer to Brooklyn.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.6 miles in near NJ 23.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.6 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amity, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Clifton
35.8 mi in
|
~53m
Jersey City
53.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
53.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
53.4 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Manhattan
55 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via I 78
About the Cities
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.69 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brooklyn, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.6 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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