Cafe Mutton
Near the start, right off the route
Hudson, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
+15186716230
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 134.3-mile journey from Oakdale, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is estimated to take around 2 hours and 56 minutes. It's a manageable drive that works well as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating on the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and NJ 3. With a projected fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route traverses within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit between two points in New York.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Oakdale, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 83.1 mi | 1h 35m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Rhinebeck-Hudson Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on North 6th Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B
Turn left onto NY 9G; NY 23B
Continue on NY 9G; NY 23B
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 9G; NY 23
Enter roundabout onto NY 23
Continue on NY 23
Continue on NY 23
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 23B
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Turn left onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour and 56 minute estimated duration, an early morning departure from Oakdale, NY, is your best bet to avoid the heaviest traffic heading into Brooklyn. While this is a single-day trip, plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs or refuel. The longest continuous stretch is 83.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, so be mindful of your fuel level before entering this segment. Keep an eye on your GPS for the numerous turns as you transition off the main highways and onto local roads closer to your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, NY
This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Oakdale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop
Hudson, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 5–9 pm
+15186716230
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Gracie's Luncheonette
Leeds, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
F and M coffee shop
Brooklyn, New York
Amano Cafe
New York, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hudson, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
+15186716230
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+15189439363
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15189432200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15187193430
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the start, short detour
Athens, New York
Hours: Closed
+18389450702
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Near the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+17186769679
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+17189658951
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126272020
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19082093108
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17183997339
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17186237200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–5 pm
+17189656961
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186385000
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 91.7 and 130.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$22.11 one way
$44.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.16
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
$22
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Oakdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
63°F
Ramapo, NY
67 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 134.3-mile trip, with only 24% of the route on highways. While there's a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 83.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, the overall character involves frequent turns and local road navigation. This means you'll experience a varied driving experience, transitioning between faster highway segments and more intricate local routes as you progress toward Brooklyn. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that requires attention to changing road conditions and directions.
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 91.7 miles in near NY 17.
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 29 significant decision points across 134.3 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 91.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakdale, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Nyst
Leeds
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Manhattan
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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