Traveling from Brewster to Brooklyn covers 65 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since this is a relatively short journey within the Northeast, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel makes this an economical way to head south into the city. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you have the freedom to manage your own timeline. Whether you are heading into the borough for business or a visit, this direct route provides a straightforward transition from the northern suburbs to the heart of New York City.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Brewster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
22.8 mi
26m
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.9 mi
23m
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi
5m
Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi
1m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi·40 sec·Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi·54 sec·Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi·1 min·East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi·23 sec·Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft·9 sec·Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft·12 sec·Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi·1 min·Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York CityUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi·26 min·I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi·12 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
18
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
19
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi·5 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 7Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway WestUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 7B–AToward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 7AToward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, BrooklynUse the slight left lane.
24
Continue on JR
4.8 mi·8 min·Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft·10 sec
Toward East New York AvenueUse the slight right lane.
26
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft·14 sec·Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft·9 sec·Sackman Street
30
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·Howard Avenue
32
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Tapscott Street
33
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi·54 sec·Kings Highway
34
Turn slight right
136 ft·5 sec
35
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft·12 sec·Kings Highway
36
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi·53 sec·Linden Boulevard
37
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Church Avenue
39
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft·8 sec·Nostrand Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 65-mile trek, planning your departure time is essential to avoid the most congested local traffic periods. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to leave early or late depending on your personal schedule. Keep in mind that while the fuel cost is a modest $10, constant turning and local stop-and-go driving can affect your vehicle's efficiency. Stay alert for frequent intersections and changing speed limits that define this local route. Embracing the lack of mandatory stops allows you to reach your destination in 1 hour and 30 minutes without the need for an overnight split.
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 31.6 miles from Brewster, NY, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 40m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brewster, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brewster, NY
This is one driving day of about 63.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Brewster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
9
28.3 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
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 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
54 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
54.1 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.23
$22.46
premium
$4.92
$12.23
$24.46
diesel
$5.61
$13.93
$27.86
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.63
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.52
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brewster, NY
Morning
in Brewster on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
43°F
Mount Vernon, 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
6 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 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-distance interstate hauls, this route features zero percent highway share, meaning you will navigate surface roads for the duration of the trip. The character of the road is technical and requires frequent adjustments rather than settling into a cruise-control pace. With no long, uninterrupted stretches, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns and changing road conditions as you progress toward Brooklyn. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that reflects the density of the region.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
562 ft11 ft
Total Climb
548 ft
Total Descent
970 ft
Highest Point
562 ft
~18 mi in
Elevation Range
551 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. 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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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.
