Trip from Ithaca, NY to Borough Park, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

238.3 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 4m ★

6 AM

4h 17m

8 AM

4h 44m

10 AM

4h 27m

12 PM

4h 24m

3 PM

4h 28m

5 PM

4h 42m

8 PM

4h 9m

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

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city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Ithaca, NY

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Borough Park, NY

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Trip Overview

This 238.3-mile journey from Ithaca, NY, to Borough Park, NY, is expected to take around 4 hours and 17 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, this drive is designed as a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share. You'll navigate through the familiar Northeast region of New York State for the entirety of your travel. Consider this a straightforward, no-frills drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

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

119.1 miles from Ithaca, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Tioga Street	—	—
East Buffalo Street	—	—
Schuyler Place	—	—
East State Street	—	—
Slaterville Road	—	—
Highway 79	—	—
Main Street	—	—
I 81 South	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Tioga Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Seneca Street

66 ft · 6 sec · East Seneca Street

Turn right onto North Tioga Street

325 ft · 15 sec · North Tioga Street

Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Buffalo Street

Turn right onto Schuyler Place

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Schuyler Place

At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Continue on Slaterville Road

11 mi · 16 min · Slaterville Road

Continue on State Highway 79

15 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

Continue on Main Street

3.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn right

0.6 mi · 48 sec

Take the exit left toward I 81 South

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 81 South

Merge slight left

20 mi · 24 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

0.7 mi · 50 sec · I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on Essex Freeway

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

0.5 mi · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

430 ft · 15 sec · NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Laight Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

Turn right onto 10th Avenue

262 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · McDonald Avenue

Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · New Utrecht Avenue

Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 17-minute duration and the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, it's best to get an early start to avoid the busiest local traffic. While the $39 fuel cost is modest, ensure your tank is full before departing Ithaca, as stops for fuel might be less frequent or convenient on these local roads. With only one recommended stop and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed. Pay close attention to posted speed limits and local signage, as navigating many turns and intersections is a key characteristic of this route.

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 119.1 miles from Ithaca, NY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

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 52 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.1 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ithaca, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ithaca, NY

This is one driving day of about 238.3 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Ithaca, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

119 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

Binghamton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.1 miles from Ithaca, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.2

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

18th Ave Cafe G

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.9 mi

Greenhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 238.3

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

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.2

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 136.2

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 204.3

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.3

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.3

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Ithaca Farmers Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ithaca, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072737109

Visit website

Ithaca Children's Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ithaca, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16073194203

Visit website

Living Torah Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18777526286

Visit website

Cornell Botanic Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ithaca, New York

+16072552400

Visit website

Kids 'N Action

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 238.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17183771818

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.23 one way

$78.45 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$42.42	$84.83
premium	$4.92	$46.19	$92.37
diesel	$5.61	$52.61	$105.23

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

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

$39

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.5	0	$25.02	$11.44
Efficient EV	59.6	0	$20.85	$9.53
EV Truck/SUV	95.3	1	$33.36	$15.25

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ithaca, NY

Late night in Ithaca on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Borough Park, NY

Late night in Borough Park on Sunday

Local time

12:16 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

7 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

4h 17m 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 very 'Turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with no interstate highway segments contributing to the 238.3 miles. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the majority of the 4 hours and 17 minutes. The absence of a 'longest_stretch' metric suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of highway, but rather a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road layouts. This drive demands your attention more than a typical highway cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: North Tioga Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ithaca, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Ithaca, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1888

Ithaca is a small city in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. In addition to being the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College, Ithaca is known for its several gorges and waterfalls, small eclectic shops and restaurants, and deep interest in politics.

Top landmarks

• Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art — art museum at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York
• Clinton House — former hotel in Ithaca, New York
• Andrew Dickson White House — Historic home on campus of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

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 4h 17m. Total distance: 238.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $32.00 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ithaca, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Borough Park, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Ithaca, NY to Borough Park, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Triplets Family Restaurant

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

Triplets Family Restaurant

18th Ave Cafe G

Greenhouse Cafe

Bosphorus Restaurant

Cafe Tibet

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

ACherry Restaurant

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

Next Move Cafe

Fairytale Island

F and M coffee shop

Roots Cafe

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

Lips Cafe

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Veterans Memorial Park

West Hudson Park

Military Park

Ithaca Farmers Market

Ithaca Children's Garden

Living Torah Museum

Cornell Botanic Gardens

Kids 'N Action

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ithaca, NY

Borough Park, NY

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 17m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Ithaca, NY

Arriving in Borough Park, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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