Triplets Family Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
241.3 mi
388 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Newfield, NY
Connor Scott McManus
This 241.3-mile drive from Brooklyn, NY, to Newfield, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 9 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on major roads like I 81 and US 11. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $40 for this journey. Given the duration and the predominantly highway profile, it's well-suited for a single day of driving, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive keeps you within the Northeast region, traversing familiar New York landscapes.
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
120.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
| 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 |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Elmira Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Newfield, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
Turn right onto Vestry Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 26
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
Continue on US 11; NY 79
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 79
At end of road, turn left onto South Aurora Street
Turn right onto NY 96B
Turn left onto South Cayuga Street
Turn slight right onto West Spencer Street
Enter roundabout onto Elmira Road
Continue on Elmira Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
To make the most of your 5-hour, 9-minute journey from Brooklyn to Newfield, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you leave Brooklyn. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself; the longest stretch without a major road change is 73.8 miles on I 81, which is a good point to consider a brief break if needed. The estimated fuel cost is $40, so ensure your tank is full before heading out. A practical tip for this route is to download offline maps, as cell service can be inconsistent on certain stretches of I 81.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 53 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.7 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newfield, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 241.3 miles and 5h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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.
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 120.7 miles from Brooklyn, 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 73.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Bosphorus Restaurant
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Brooklyn, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
F and M coffee shop
Brooklyn, New York
Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope
Brooklyn, New York
Around the midpoint, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+17186738301
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+17188664460
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–10:45 pm
+16463408230
Near the start, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183884232
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Near the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+17186769679
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13476819102
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+13474974202
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: Closed
+17183950835
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Randolph, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Dover, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12018664664
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Johnson City, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
New Milford, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15704652974
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+17189658951
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19738822900
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17183997339
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17186237200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–5 pm
+17189656961
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186385000
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17187354400
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
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
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
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$39.72 one way
$79.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $42.95 | $85.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $46.77 | $93.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.28 | $106.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$40
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.34 | $11.58 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.11 | $9.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Newfield on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for about two-thirds of this 241.3-mile trip. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.8 miles on I 81, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive is on these main arteries, keep in mind that US 11 also plays a role, potentially offering a slightly different driving feel as you progress toward Newfield.
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.
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 43 significant decision points across 241.3 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Newfield, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Albany
Lisle
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 241.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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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