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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to East Bloomfield, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

304.2 mi

490 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 31m ★
6 AM
6h 43m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown East Bloomfield, NY, NY

East Bloomfield, NY

Liliana Drew

Trip Overview

Brooklyn, NY to East Bloomfield, NY is 304.2 miles and takes about 6h 42m via I 81 and US 11, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region to a more rural part of the same state. It's a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for a single-day drive. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. Consider this if you're looking for a direct path across the state.

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

152.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 73.8 mi 1h 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
US 11 30.6 mi 40m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Routes 5 and 20 17.6 mi 26m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
State Highway 96A 17.1 mi 23m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and East Bloomfield, NY.

1

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue
2

Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue
3

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto NY 27

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
6

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place
7

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
9

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway
15

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min
Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.
17

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street
19

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
22

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
24

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
25

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
26

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
31

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.
33

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
36

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
37

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
38

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

14 mi · 16 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 8 Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
42

Turn right onto NY 26

0.5 mi · 43 sec · NY 26
43

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 11; NY 26
44

Continue on US 11; NY 79

31 mi · 39 min · US 11; NY 79
45

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Seneca Way
46

Continue on NY 79

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
47

Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

338 ft · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
48

Turn left onto NY 96

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street
49

Continue on NY 96

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street
50

Continue on NY 96

8.7 mi · 12 min · Trumansburg Road
51

Continue on NY 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
52

Continue on NY 96

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Trumansburg Road
53

Continue on NY 96

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 96
54

Turn right onto CR 141A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
55

Continue on CR 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 141
56

Turn left onto NY 89

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 89
57

Turn left onto Center Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Center Road
58

Turn right onto NY 96

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
59

Continue on NY 96

485 ft · 15 sec · North Town Line Road
60

Continue on NY 96A

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Street
61

Continue on NY 96A

17 mi · 23 min · State Highway 96A
62

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
63

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lake Front Drive
64

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
65

Continue on US 20; NY 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canandaigua Road
66

Continue on US 20; NY 5

11 mi · 17 min · Routes 5 and 20
67

Continue on US 20; NY 5

2.0 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
68

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; NY 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
69

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

6.5 mi · 9 min · Routes 5 and 20
70

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 64

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Street
71

Arrive at destination

US 20; NY 5; NY 64

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 42m duration, leaving Brooklyn in the morning will comfortably get you to East Bloomfield before dark. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can maintain good momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 73.8 miles on I 81. The $50 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to factor in a little extra. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed.

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 152.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 67 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.1 miles or 3h 13m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Bloomfield, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 304.2 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Brooklyn, 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 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Deposit, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deposit, NY

152 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 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 46

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Ocean Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway Nor...
9
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
7.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | Hudson Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.07 one way

$100.15 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $54.15 $108.29
premium $4.92 $58.96 $117.92
diesel $5.61 $67.16 $134.33

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$50

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.3 1 $31.94 $14.60
Efficient EV 76.1 0 $26.62 $12.17
EV Truck/SUV 121.7 1 $42.59 $19.47

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Bloomfield, NY

Morning in East Bloomfield on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

5 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

6h 42m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 61% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 81 and US 11. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 73.8 miles on I 81, which offers a consistent pace. The Christopher Columbus Highway also contributes to the main road segments. Expect a driving profile that leans towards steady progress rather than winding, scenic byways. The character remains largely consistent, a testament to its highway orientation.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
71 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Ocean Parkway.

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 46 significant decision points across 304.2 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 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 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.

Between Brooklyn, NY and East Bloomfield, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.

Del Water Gap

35.6 mi in | ~53m

Mahwah

35.9 mi in | ~54m | via I 80W

Albany

186.1 mi in | ~3h 54m | via I 81

Lisle

201.9 mi in | ~4h 13m

About the Cities

Starting 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 42m. Total distance: 304.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 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 East Bloomfield, 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 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Bloomfield, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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