Origin
Bedford Hills, NY
Morning in Bedford Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford Hills, 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 20m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford Hills, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 55.1 miles from Bedford Hills to Brooklyn, this journey typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. It functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays given the manageable duration. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through the local landscape requires your full attention, as the path relies on Bedford Road and the Saw Mill River Parkway rather than high-speed interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating community roads over long-distance highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 27.5 mi | 37m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 27.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Hills, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Babbitt Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Babbitt Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bedford Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
427 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 87
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
Empire Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Caton Avenue
22
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Bedford Hills, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 117 / Bedford Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117 / Bedford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
40 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over highway speed. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 55.1-mile journey transitioning through various local arteries, including Adams Street. The route is defined by its turn-heavy nature, meaning you will rarely find long, uninterrupted stretches of road. In fact, your longest stretch is 0 miles on Adams Street, indicating a constant need for focus as you navigate turns and local road conditions. This is not a monotonous cruise; it is an active drive that changes character as you move from the suburban surroundings of Bedford Hills into the dense environment of Brooklyn.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NY 117 / Bedford Road.
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 51.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bedford Hills, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
Manhattan
36.5 mi in
|
~52m
Queens
36.5 mi in
|
~52m
Staten Island
40 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford Hills, NY
Full guide →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 20m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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