This 379.1-mile journey from Lisbon, NY to Brooklyn, NY will take approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, this route is best split over two days to make the most of the experience and avoid fatigue. With a projected fuel cost of around $62, this drive offers a manageable budget for a two-day trip. The drive traverses within the Northeast region, staying within New York State throughout.
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
189.5 miles from Lisbon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.9 mi
3h 53m
State Highway 812
28.2 mi
33m
State Highway 12
22.8 mi
31m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi
23m
Indian River Road
16.1 mi
19m
US 11
11.5 mi
13m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
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Start on Church Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Church Street
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1.8 mi·5 min·County Road 10
3
Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Lisbon-Flackville Road
4
Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Lisbon-Flackville Road
5
Continue on County Road 10
3.8 mi·9 min·County Road 10
6
Continue on East Lisbon Street
0.5 mi·2 min·East Lisbon Street
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 812
0.5 mi·31 sec·North State Street
8
Continue on NY 812
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 812
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812
11 mi·13 min·US 11; NY 812
10
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi·40 sec·William Street
11
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 58
12
Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi·2 min·Balmat-Fowler Road
13
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 812
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Highway 812
15
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi·59 sec·State Street
16
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
17
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi·4 min·State Route 3
18
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi·6 min·Indian River Road
19
Continue on NY 812
10 mi·12 min·Indian River Road
20
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
21
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 812
22
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi·3 min·East State Street
23
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Ross Road
24
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
25
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
26
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
27
Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
29
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
30
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
34
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
35
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
37
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
40
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
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
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
44
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
45
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
46
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
48
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
49
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
50
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
51
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
52
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
53
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.
54
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.
55
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi·31 sec·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
57
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Nostrand Avenue
58
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
To best enjoy this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning, especially if splitting it over two days. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably break up the 379.1 miles, allowing for rest and refueling. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as fuel availability might be more spread out during the local road segments.
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 189.5 miles from Lisbon, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 83 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.5 miles or 4h 11m 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 189.5 miles or 4h 11m
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 41m
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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lisbon, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 218.3 and 372.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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218.3 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
336.5 mi into trip|~7h 1m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
337.8 mi into trip|~7h 2m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
367.7 mi into trip|~7h 40m 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
372.4 mi into trip|~7h 51m 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
$62.40 one way
$124.80 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$67.48
$134.95
premium
$4.92
$73.48
$146.95
diesel
$5.61
$83.70
$167.40
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)$10.09
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
$62
Tolls
$26
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.7
1
$39.81
$18.20
Efficient EV
94.8
1
$33.17
$15.16
EV Truck/SUV
151.6
1
$53.07
$24.26
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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 16, 2026
Origin
Lisbon, NY
Morning
in Lisbon on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
44 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 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 379.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 379.1-mile trip, with only 29% of the journey on highways. While there's a substantial 201.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the overall character leans towards more varied road conditions. This means you'll likely encounter more frequent changes in speed limits and road types as you navigate between State Highway 812 and State Highway 12, making for a less monotonous, more engaging driving experience.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 218.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 32 significant decision points across 379.1 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 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lisbon, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. 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 190 miles on day one.
Expect about $26.09 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 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stonewall 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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.
