Origin
Ossining, NY
Late night in Ossining on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ossining, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ossining, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Ossining to Brooklyn covers 44.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect a fuel budget of approximately $7 for the journey. Since both points are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This route is designed for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstate travel. It serves as a straightforward connection between Westchester County and the city, providing a clear path for your commute or visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| NY 9A | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossining, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 133
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Upper Croton Avenue
2
Continue on NY 133
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Upper Croton Avenue
3
Continue on NY 133
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Croton Avenue
4
Turn right onto Pleasantville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasantville Road
5
Turn straight onto Chappaqua Road
436 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chappaqua Road
6
Turn right onto NY 9A
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 9A
7
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
9
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 87
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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Williamsburg Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
Empire Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Caton Avenue
26
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Ossining, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
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 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way south from Ossining. This journey avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share as you navigate exclusively through surface streets. You will spend your time on roads like Upper Croton Avenue, Croton Avenue, and Pleasantville Road. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention on navigation and local traffic patterns. The experience is defined by these technical, winding local connections rather than the monotony of a high-speed interstate grind.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.
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 44.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ossining, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
New York City
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 9A; NY 100
Saw Mill River Parkway South
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Yonkers
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Manhattan
29.6 mi in
|
~44m
Queens
29.6 mi in
|
~44m
Staten Island
33.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting in Ossining, NY
Full guide →Ossining is the name of both a village and a town in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
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 13m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument and General Grant National Memorial (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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