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Trip from Conewango, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 3m

Distance

393.8 mi

634 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 55m ★
6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m

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

Downtown Conewango, NY, NY

Conewango, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

Conewango, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 393.8 miles and takes about 8h 3m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. Given its mostly highway profile and a recommended two-day pace, it's a route that allows for comfortable progress. The fuel cost is estimated at $65, making it a budget-conscious option for crossing the state. Consider this an efficient way to travel between these locations if you prefer consistent road conditions.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

196.9 miles from Conewango, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 207.8 mi 4h 1m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
Conewango Road 5.7 mi 8m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 207.8 mi, about 4h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62

25 ft · 0 sec · US 62
2

Turn straight onto NY 241

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Conewango Road
3

Continue on NY 241

1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road
4

Continue on NY 241

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 241
5

Continue on NY 241

4.0 mi · 5 min · Conewango Road
6

Turn right onto NY 394

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
8

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

208 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Southern Tier Expressway
9

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.
10

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.
11

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.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
16

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
18

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
23

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
24

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
25

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
27

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
28

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
29

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
30

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
31

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
32

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.
33

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.
34

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
36

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
37

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

With an estimated drive time of over 8 hours, splitting this trip into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to drive the full distance in one go. The two recommended stops provide natural points to break up the 393.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be substantial; plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before heading into more rural segments. The $65 fuel estimate should be a good baseline for budgeting.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.9 miles from Conewango, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 196.9 miles or 3h 52m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 196.9 miles or 3h 52m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 34m

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 Conewango, 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.

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

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conewango, NY

Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY

Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Conewango, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 207.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, USA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Cortland, NY

197 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Cortland, NY

Popular next leg

Cortland, NY to Brooklyn, NY

222.1 mi · 4h 43m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Cortland, NY

197 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Cortland, NY after about 197 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endicott, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 196.9 miles from Conewango, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 197 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 216.4 and 387.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
216.4 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
269.8 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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...
7
381.9 mi into trip | ~7h 37m in

Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
382.1 mi into trip | ~7h 38m 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
387.1 mi into trip | ~7h 50m 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

$64.82 one way

$129.64 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $70.09 $140.19
premium $4.92 $76.33 $152.65
diesel $5.61 $86.95 $173.89

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00
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

$65

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 137.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.1 1 $41.35 $18.90
Efficient EV 98.5 1 $34.46 $15.75
EV Truck/SUV 157.5 1 $55.13 $25.20

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Conewango, NY

Morning in Conewango on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 3m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll be on highways for about 79% of this 393.8-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 207.8 miles, which occurs on the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a significant amount of time cruising at higher speeds before transitioning to surface roads. The dense network of exits on the interstate sections means you'll have frequent opportunities for services or diversions.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 207.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 216.4 miles in near I 81.

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 25 significant decision points across 393.8 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 216.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 269.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 381.9 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 Conewango, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Mt Pocono

269.8 mi in | ~5h 18m | via US 6

Milford

270.6 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

362.2 mi in | ~7h 10m

About the Cities

Starting in Conewango, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1823

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.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 197 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.14 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 216.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 269.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 381.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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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