Origin
Bristol, NY
Night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
299.8 mi
482 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
★
6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Bristol, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 299.8 miles and takes about 6h 44m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, beginning and ending in New York. It's a primarily surface road experience, making it a good option if you prefer to avoid extensive highway time. With just one recommended stop and a drive time under 7 hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward path between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149.9 miles from Bristol, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 73.5 mi | 1h 28m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 96A | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 79 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Routes 5 and 20 | 11.2 mi | 17m |
| Slaterville Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical · worst 5,020
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on CR 2
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 2
2
Continue on Fisher Hill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Fisher Hill Road
3
Turn left onto CR 32
3.9 mi
·
5 min
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Bristol Road
4
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5; NY 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 20; NY 5; NY 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
11 mi
·
17 min
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Routes 5 and 20
7
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Canandaigua Road
8
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Street
9
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Front Drive
10
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterloo-Geneva Road
11
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi
·
14 min
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State Highway 96A
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 96A
13
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
14
Continue on NY 96
485 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Town Line Road
15
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 96
16
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Center Road
17
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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State Highway 89
18
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 141
19
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Powell Road
20
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 96
21
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Trumansburg Road
22
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
23
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
·
12 min
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Trumansburg Road
24
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Cliff Street
25
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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West Buffalo Street
26
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft
·
24 sec
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Taughannock Boulevard
27
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft
·
11 sec
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West State Street
28
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft
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12 sec
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South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi
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2 min
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West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
30
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East State Street
31
Continue on NY 79
11 mi
·
16 min
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Slaterville Road
32
Continue on NY 79
15 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 79
33
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
34
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 26
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 South
36
Merge onto I 81
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 81
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
42
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
44
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
46
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
50
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
51
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
52
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
53
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
55
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
56
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
58
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
59
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
60
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
61
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
62
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
63
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
64
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
65
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 44m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Bristol, NY in the morning will allow you to reach Brooklyn, NY within the same day. The route has a fuel cost estimate of $49, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a working card. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself; however, consider a brief break around the 73.5-mile mark on I 81 to stretch your legs. Since this is a single-day drive, planning for potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York City metropolitan area, is advisable.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.9 miles from Bristol, NY, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 66 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
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 Bristol, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, NY
This is one driving day of about 299.8 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Bristol, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.9 miles from Bristol, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
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 365 decision points cluster between mile 122.4 and 293.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
122.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
175.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
287.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
288.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
293.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.72 one way
$97.45 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $52.74 | $105.47 |
| premium | $4.87 | $57.43 | $114.87 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$49
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.48 | $14.39 |
| Efficient EV | 75 | 0 | $26.23 | $11.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.97 | $19.19 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 56% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 73.5 miles on I 81. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads as you progress. The profile is mostly surface roads, so you'll likely encounter more varied speed limits and local traffic patterns as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower travel times on these non-highway sections.
Only 56% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.5 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.4 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 299.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 122.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.8 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 Bristol, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.
Mt Pocono
175.8 mi in
|
~3h 59m
|
via US 6
Milford
176.5 mi in
|
~4h
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
268.2 mi in
|
~5h 51m
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
284.7 mi in
|
~6h 13m
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
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 6h 44m. Total distance: 299.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.14 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 175.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brooklyn, NY before the return drive.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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