Frewsburg, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 364.4 miles and takes about 7h 52m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Northeast region, beginning in New York and primarily traveling through Pennsylvania before returning to New York. Given its mostly surface road profile and single-day recommendation, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more scenic, less highway-intensive experience. Plan for a full day of driving, with a few planned stops to break up the 7 hours and 52 minutes on the road.
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
182.2 miles from Frewsburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 7m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
246 mi
4h 39m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi
20m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
Market Street
8.3 mi
9m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 246 mi, about 4h 39m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 124 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,736 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,333
Quietest
1 AM
~340 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frewsburg, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Falconer Street
28 ft·1 sec·Falconer Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
155 ft·3 sec·Ivory Street
3
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi·34 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto Water Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Water Street
5
Continue on Warren Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Warren Road
6
Continue on Akeley Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Akeley Road
7
Turn right onto Old Warren Jamestown Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·Old Warren Jamestown Road
8
Continue on Cable Hollow Road
465 ft·16 sec·Cable Hollow Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
8.3 mi·9 min·Market Street
10
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
12
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
13
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
18
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
21
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
22
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
23
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
24
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
25
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
26
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
27
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
28
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
29
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
30
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
31
Merge onto I 80
246 mi·4 hr 39 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 47AToward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
33
Continue on I 280
16 mi·20 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17AToward CR 508 East: Jersey City
35
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi·3 min·Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi·43 sec·New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Turn straight
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight lane.
40
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
41
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
42
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
44
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
45
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
46
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
47
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
48
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
49
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
50
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
51
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi·31 sec·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
53
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Nostrand Avenue
54
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 52-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Frewsburg to maximize daylight. With only two recommended stops, you can be strategic about where you take breaks; perhaps one mid-way and another closer to Brooklyn. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 246-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. Since this is a single-day drive, its flexibility means you can adjust your stop times based on how you feel behind the wheel.
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 182.2 miles from Frewsburg, NY, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 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 80 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.2 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Frewsburg, 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 Frewsburg, NY
This is one driving day of about 364.4 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frewsburg, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 246 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 352.5 and 362.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
352.5 mi into trip|~7h 26m 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
352.7 mi into trip|~7h 26m 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
357.8 mi into trip|~7h 38m 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
7
360.9 mi into trip|~7h 44m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
7
362.4 mi into trip|~7h 47m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.95 one way
$117.90 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$63.97
$127.94
premium
$4.85
$69.55
$139.10
diesel
$4.80
$68.81
$137.61
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.3
1
$38.26
$17.49
Efficient EV
91.1
1
$31.89
$14.58
EV Truck/SUV
145.8
1
$51.02
$23.32
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Frewsburg, NY
Afternoon
in Frewsburg on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon
in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Smoke
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Chemung, NY
182 mi in
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
15 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
7h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 351.9
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 351.9
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 351.9
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 351.9
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 364.4
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 351.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely on surface roads, with only about 13% of the total mileage on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 246 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which will likely feel like a more rural cruising experience. After that, expect to transition to local roads for the remainder of your trip, with more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 246 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 352.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 364.4 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 352.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 352.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,765 ft49 ft
Total Climb
2,437 ft
Total Descent
3,686 ft
Highest Point
1,765 ft
~52.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,716 ft
Notable High Points
1,737 ft at ~260.3 miles+590 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Frewsburg, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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 7h 52m. Total distance: 364.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 246 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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.
Yes — we found about 35 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 352.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 352.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.
