Origin
Churchville, NY
Late night in Churchville on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Churchville, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 18m
Distance
333.9 mi
537 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Churchville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Churchville, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 333.9 miles and takes about 7h 18m via I 81, Keystone Shortway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing two states. The route is largely composed of surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate drive. With only 2 recommended stops and a longest stretch of 98.8 miles, it's a manageable one-day drive for most. Consider this if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience getting to Brooklyn.
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
167 miles from Churchville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 41.7 mi | 48m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Churchville, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 33; NY 36
60 ft
·
8 sec
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East Buffalo Street
2
Turn left onto NY 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
3
Continue on NY 36
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Churchville-Riga Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
5
Merge onto I 490
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 259: North Chili, West Chili
7
Turn right onto NY 259
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Union Street
8
Turn left onto NY 33A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chili Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NY 252
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaver Road
10
Continue on NY 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Road
11
Continue on NY 252
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ballantyne Road
12
Continue on NY 252
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 263
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hylan Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 390 South, I 90: Corning
15
Merge onto I 390
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 90: New York Thruway
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
this road
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 90
42 mi
·
48 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
24
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
26
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
28
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
29
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
30
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
31
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
32
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
33
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
34
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
35
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
36
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
37
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North West Street
38
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
40
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
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.
42
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.
43
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.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
45
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
46
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
48
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
50
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
53
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
54
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
55
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
56
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
57
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
59
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
60
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
61
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
62
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
63
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
64
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.
65
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.
66
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
68
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
69
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you get closer to Brooklyn. With only 2 recommended stops, you have flexibility in pacing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $55, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, particularly before heading into more rural stretches. Given that the bulk of the drive is on surface roads, allow for slightly longer travel times than GPS might initially suggest, and be aware of local speed limits.
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 167 miles from Churchville, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 73 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167 miles or 3h 42m 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 49m
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 Churchville, 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 Churchville, NY
This is one driving day of about 333.9 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Churchville, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167 miles from Churchville, 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 98.8 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 485 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 327.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
209.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m 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...
8
322.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m 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
327.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 4m 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
$54.96 one way
$109.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $59.43 | $118.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $64.72 | $129.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.72 | $147.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.23
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(41.7 mi)
$2.09
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
$55
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.06 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.75 | $21.37 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
6 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
7h 18m 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 features a highway share of 51%, meaning you'll spend about half the time on interstates like I 81 and the New York State Thruway. You'll encounter a significant stretch of surface roads, as indicated by the 'Mostly surface roads' profile. The longest continuous segment on a major highway is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a good stretch of open cruising before transitioning to more local travel. Be prepared for frequent exits and potential traffic as you approach the NYC metropolitan area.
Only 51% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
69 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 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 17.4 miles in.
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 48 significant decision points across 333.9 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 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.9 miles (US 6): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Churchville, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Mt Pocono
209.9 mi in
|
~4h 33m
|
via US 6
Milford
210.7 mi in
|
~4h 34m
|
via I 84; I 380
Newark
302.3 mi in
|
~6h 24m
About the Cities
Starting in Churchville, NY
Full guide →Founded 1852
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 7h 18m. Total distance: 333.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.23 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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