Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Randolph, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

391.3 mi

630 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 47m ★

6 AM

7h 55m

8 AM

8h 13m

10 AM

8h 2m

12 PM

8h 0m

3 PM

8h 3m

5 PM

8h 12m

8 PM

7h 50m

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

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Brooklyn, NY

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Randolph, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Brooklyn, NY to Randolph, NY is 391.3 miles and takes about 7h 55m via Keystone Shortway, US 219, and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, starting in New York and ending in New York. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, offering a more scenic and grounded experience than a pure highway drive. With only two recommended stops and a longest stretch of 200 miles, it's manageable in one day, but you can take your time if you prefer.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	200 mi	3h 44m
US 219	46.5 mi	53m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
Southern Tier Expressway	25.5 mi	29m
NJ 3	10.9 mi	13m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m
Bennetts Valley Highway	10.5 mi	16m
Million Dollar Highway	8.3 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 200 mi, about 3h 44m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 149 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~3,027 veh/hr typical · worst 3,623

Quietest

1 AM

~343 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.8×

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 Brooklyn, NY and Randolph, NY.

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto NY 27

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27

Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min

Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec

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

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

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

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec

Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Turn right onto PA 255

7.9 mi · 12 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Continue on PA 255

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 255

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Turn straight onto PA 255

8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 120; PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Saint Marys Street

Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255

147 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Street

Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255

382 ft · 8 sec · South Michael Street

Continue on PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Michael Street

Turn left onto PA 255

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maurus Street

Continue on PA 255

4.4 mi · 6 min · Johnsonburg Road

Continue on PA 255

2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

Continue on PA 255

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powers Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

149 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 219

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 219

Keep slight right at fork onto US 219

40 mi · 44 min · US 219

Take the exit onto US 219

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 219

Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17

26 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 16 Toward Randolph, Gowanda

Keep slight right at fork

170 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Consider an early morning departure from Brooklyn to maximize daylight for your 7h 55m drive. With two recommended stops, you can plan for a mid-morning break and a lunch stop. The longest stretch without a significant break is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so be sure to fuel up before heading into that section. Since this is a single-day trip with a manageable duration, you have the flexibility to adjust your stops based on your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to the surface roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 195.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 86 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.7 miles or 3h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 45m

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

Before You Leave

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 391.3 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Brooklyn, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

196 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Central City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.9 mi from route

Vince Lombardi Service Area

2.5 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 43

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.

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...

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

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...

7.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | Hudson Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

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

$63.30 one way

$126.60 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$68.69	$137.39
premium	$4.85	$74.69	$149.37
diesel	$4.80	$73.88	$147.77

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

$63

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.4	1	$41.09	$18.78
Efficient EV	97.8	1	$34.24	$15.65
EV Truck/SUV	156.5	1	$54.78	$25.04

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Afternoon in Brooklyn on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Smoke

NW 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Randolph, NY

Afternoon in Randolph on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Smoke

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance 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

16 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

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly surface roads, with only 25% on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles. Expect to transition from highway driving to more local roads, which means you'll likely experience more varied speed limits and potentially denser traffic as you pass through towns. The Christopher Columbus Highway is one of the main arteries you'll use.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

59 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.

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 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 43 significant decision points across 391.3 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

2,085 ft 49 ft

Total Climb

3,873 ft

Total Descent

2,644 ft

Highest Point

2,085 ft

~335.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,036 ft

Notable High Points

1,686 ft at ~111.8 miles +655 ft prominence

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 Randolph, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.

Del Water Gap

35.6 mi in | ~53m

Mahwah

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

Penfield

282.4 mi in | ~5h 33m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Little Angels Cafe & Catering

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Denville, NJ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Spark Coffee Company

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Bubble In Paradise

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Denville

Cuisine: bubble_tea

Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:30

Visit website

The Cure Cafe

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: breakfast;lunch;coffee_shop

Garlic

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: steak_house;seafood

Visit website

Four Blooms

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Drums, PA

Cuisine: american;bar

Hours: Mo,Tu off; We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:0...

Visit website

Marita's Cantina

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: mexican

Cedar's Mediterranean Grill

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Stroud Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: pizza

Yama Sushi

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Visit website

Historic Churliegh Inn

Ruins

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Park Slope Historic District

Yes

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Visit website

Brooklyn College of Pharmacy

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

Hotel

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Hours: 24/7

Visit website

Camp Dina

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

The Brown’s Hill Tavern and Motel

Motel

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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

Arriving in Randolph, NY

Full guide →

Randolph is a town and hamlet in Cattaraugus County, New York. Just to the east, and also covered in this article, is the hamlet of East Randolph.

Top landmarks

• Randolph Historic District — historic district in New York, United States

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 7h 55m. Total distance: 391.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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.

Yes — we found about 39 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Randolph, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Randolph, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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