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Trip from Rock Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

95.9 mi

154 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

Downtown Rock Hill, NY, NY

Rock Hill, NY

David Roberts

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Rock Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 95.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m via NY 17, NJ 17, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from New York's more rural areas into the bustling urban landscape of Brooklyn. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route. Given the relatively short distance and quick travel time, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from Rock Hill, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 38.5 mi 46m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
NY 27 1.8 mi 3m
Caton Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 38.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

1

Start on this road

69 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Katrina Falls Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Katrina Falls Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward NY 17 East
4

Merge onto NY 17

38 mi · 45 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
12

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
17

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
18

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
20

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
21

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
22

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
24

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
25

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27
Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
26

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27
Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
30

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Leaving Rock Hill in the morning should allow you to reach Brooklyn with ample time, avoiding the worst of any potential traffic. Since this is a shorter drive of just over two hours, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most rested. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave to minimize unnecessary stops. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from the New York State Thruway into more urban environments, as the road network becomes more complex.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Rock Hill, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 21 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

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 Rock Hill, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rock Hill, NY

This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Rock Hill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood Lake, NY

48 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

Goshen, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood Lake, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Rock Hill, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 9min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1 mi

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122289682

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 PM

+13477899524

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.8 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

African Burial Ground National Monument

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12122384367

Visit website

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126272020

Visit website

National Museum of the American Indian

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125143700

Visit website

The Battery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123443491

Visit website

SeaGlass Carousel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12123443491

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 38 and 89.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
38 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

$15.59 one way

$31.17 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $16.87 $33.74
premium $4.87 $18.37 $36.74
diesel $5.40 $20.40 $40.80

Estimated Tolls: $16.68

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$16

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.8 0 $10.07 $4.60
Efficient EV 24 0 $8.39 $3.84
EV Truck/SUV 38.4 0 $13.43 $6.14

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Rock Hill, NY

Late night in Rock Hill on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 6 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

3:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain

SE 9 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM 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.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 8m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 89.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 71% of the 95.9 miles on major roads like NY 17, NJ 17, and the New York State Thruway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 38.5 miles on NY 17, offering a good amount of consistent cruising. Expect to transition from these highways onto surface roads as you approach your destination in Brooklyn. The route features numerous exits and merges as you navigate through different stretches of roadway.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 22 significant decision points across 95.9 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 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 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 Rock Hill, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.

Nyst: Albany

38 mi in | ~46m

New York City

38 mi in | ~46m

Jersey City

84.4 mi in | ~1h 44m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

84.4 mi in | ~1h 44m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

84.5 mi in | ~1h 44m

Manhattan

86.1 mi in | ~1h 47m | via I 78

About the Cities

Starting in Rock Hill, NY

Full guide →

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 2h 8m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.68 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 6 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 38 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (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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