Origin
Fort Montgomery, NY
Morning in Fort Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Montgomery, NY
Brendon Spring
Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 61.3-mile drive from Fort Montgomery, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Palisades Interstate Parkway, NJ 17, and the Garden State Parkway Connector, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. The drive connects two points within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Given its manageable length and duration, it’s an ideal candidate for a spontaneous day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 17.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on US 9W
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
United States Route 9W
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
3
Merge onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9W
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 87; I 287
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway Connector
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 17
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
13
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
18
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
19
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
21
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
22
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
23
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
26
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.
27
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.
28
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Fort Montgomery, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 235 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
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 9W
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
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 14A
Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
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 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.75
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(11 mi)
$0.66
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$17
Total
$27
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a significant stretch on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, including an uninterrupted segment of 17.8 miles, which offers a consistent pace. While the specific road types beyond the initial parkway may vary, the overall character leans towards efficient travel. This means less time navigating local streets and more time covering distance on well-maintained roadways, suitable for those prioritizing a direct route.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Montgomery, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
New Jersey
20.9 mi in
|
~25m
Jersey City
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Manhattan
51.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via I 78
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Montgomery, NY
Full guide →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 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.75 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, NY before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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