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Trip from Fairmount, NY to Borough Park, 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

5h 30m

Distance

260.5 mi

419 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 17m ★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m

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

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Downtown Fairmount, NY, NY

Fairmount, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood in New York City

Borough Park, NY

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Trip Overview

This 269.7-mile journey from Fairmount, NY, to Borough Park, NY, is estimated to take around 4 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost of approximately $44, this route is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by its turn-heavy profile and a highway share of 0%. This drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York state. Consider this a direct route for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway cruising.

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

130.3 miles from Fairmount, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 128.7 mi 2h 32m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
I 690 4.1 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike 2 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, NY and Borough Park, NY.

1

Start on this road

224 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 173

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Onondaga Road (NY 173)
3

Turn right onto NY 297

0.6 mi · 1 min · Milton Avenue
4

Turn left onto Horan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Horan Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NY 695 North
6

Merge onto NY 695

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NY 695
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 690 East
8

Merge onto I 690

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81
12

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

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.
15

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.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18

Merge onto I 80

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

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
20

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
22

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
27

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
28

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
29

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
31

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
32

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
33

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
34

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
35

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
36

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 27
Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
37

Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck

0.2 mi · 27 sec · NY 27 Truck
Exit 4 Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Turn right onto NY 27 Truck

262 ft · 11 sec · 10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
39

Turn left onto NY 27 Truck

0.5 mi · 53 sec · McDonald Avenue
Use the slight left / right lanes.
40

Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the right lane.
41

Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
Use the left lane.
42

Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 12th Avenue
43

Arrive at destination

12th Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 36-minute estimated drive time, completing this 269.7-mile trip in one day is entirely feasible. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you'll be on local roads for the entire journey. With one recommended stop, plan for a break about halfway through to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Since there's no highway component, staying alert for frequent turns on roads like NY 173 will be key to a smooth trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $44, so factor that into your budget.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.3 miles from Fairmount, NY, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 57 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.3 miles or 2h 37m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, NY

This is one driving day of about 260.5 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Fairmount, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

130 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

Greene, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Fairmount, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

18th Ave Cafe G

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Hours: 12–10:45 pm

+16463408230

Greenhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.7 mi

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2.1 mi

Fairytale Island

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brooklyn, New York

1.6 mi

18th Ave Cafe G

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–10:45 pm

+16463408230

Greenhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+17188338200

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+13477899524

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

Fairytale Island

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: Closed

+17183950835

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Living Torah Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18777526286

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Kids 'N Action

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17183771818

Visit website

Industry City

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17188653740

Visit website

Brooklyn Escape Room, Nerf Blasters, & Birthday Parties

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+17184081221

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 3–9 pm

+13477325438

Visit website

Owl's Head Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Seth Low Playground

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, NY

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 83.5 and 258.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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
136.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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
249.2 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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
254.3 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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
8
258.4 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in | NY 27 Truck

Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Aven...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.88 one way

$85.76 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $46.37 $92.73
premium $4.92 $50.49 $100.98
diesel $5.61 $57.52 $115.03

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.1 0 $27.35 $12.50
Efficient EV 65.1 0 $22.79 $10.42
EV Truck/SUV 104.2 1 $36.47 $16.67

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Fairmount, NY

Late night in Fairmount on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Borough Park, NY

Late night in Borough Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

13 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

5h 30m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a decidedly local driving experience on this route, covering 269.7 miles with no highway segments. The profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate through communities. The absence of highway travel means you'll be on roads like NY 173, Milton Avenue, and Horan Road for the entire duration. Without a 'longest stretch' data point, it suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road conditions, making for a consistently involved drive.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.7 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.5 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 33 significant decision points across 260.5 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 83.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.2 miles: 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.

Between Fairmount, NY and Borough Park, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

Mt Pocono

136.9 mi in | ~2h 45m | via US 6

Milford

137.7 mi in | ~2h 46m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

229.3 mi in | ~4h 37m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

245.8 mi in | ~4h 59m

About the Cities

Starting in Fairmount, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Borough Park, NY

Full guide →

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 5h 30m. Total distance: 260.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 128.7 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Borough Park, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 83.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Borough Park, NY before the return drive.

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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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