Traveling from Brooklyn to Tuckahoe covers 85.5 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. Since this is a short journey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $14 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. You will be navigating entirely within the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the duration of the trip. Because this route involves zero highway driving, it functions as a local trek rather than a high-speed commute. It is a straightforward option if you prefer to avoid major interstates and stay on surface streets.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
69.5 mi
1h 31m
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Belt Parkway
3.6 mi
5m
County Road 39
3.3 mi
7m
South Conduit Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Church Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Nassau Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
Sandy Hollow Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Tuckahoe, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft·24 sec·Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
269 ft·17 sec·Snyder Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 31st Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Church Avenue
5
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.1 mi·18 sec·Linden Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
165 ft·5 sec
7
Merge onto NY 27
3.7 mi·5 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Conduit Avenue
9
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & FlyUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
12
Merge onto BP
3.6 mi·5 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 27
69 mi·1 hr 31 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
3.3 mi·7 min·County Road 39
17
Turn slight left onto CR 52
0.1 mi·18 sec·Sandy Hollow Road
18
Turn right
330 ft·51 sec
19
Continue on this road
330 ft·30 sec·this road
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52
465 ft·8 sec·Sandy Hollow Road
21
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
127 ft·5 sec·Sebonac Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right
67 ft·4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 85.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no planned stops, you can easily complete the 2-hour and 3-minute journey in one go without needing to schedule rest breaks. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local streets, traffic congestion on these surface roads can significantly impact your total travel time. Before you head out, ensure your fuel tank is ready for the trip, keeping the $14 estimate in mind for your budget. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a reliable GPS running, as the turn-heavy nature of the local roads makes it easy to miss a street if you aren't paying close attention to your navigation.
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 42.7 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuckahoe, 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 85.5 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 69.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip|~13m in|NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
8
11.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
6
85.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 52 / Sandy Hollow Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
85.5 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|Sebonac Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.15 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.22
$30.44
premium
$4.92
$16.57
$33.14
diesel
$5.61
$18.88
$37.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.98
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.48
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tuckahoe, NY
Morning
in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
7 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
2h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the city and into Westchester County. You will spend your time navigating roads like Snyder Avenue, East 31st Street, and Church Avenue, as the route consists of 0% highway driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and city traffic patterns. This is not a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a consistent, hands-on driving experience. Your focus will be on local navigation, making it a distinct departure from typical highway-heavy road trips.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 85.5 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 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 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.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Tuckahoe, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
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 2h 3m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Tuckahoe, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tuckahoe, NY before heading back.
