Le Coucou
Near the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Hill, NY
David Roberts
Brooklyn, NY
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Katrina Falls Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right 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
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, NY
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
New York, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Veselka
New York, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Cafe Tibet
Brooklyn, New York
Saddle River Cafe
Saddle River, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 4–11 pm
+12122650190
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183884232
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–9:30 PM
+13477899524
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
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: 12–11 pm
+19292342543
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+12017985898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Early in the drive, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Goshen, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15186913119
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12018664664
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Goshen, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15186913119
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Monroe, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18447982438
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm
+13476961408
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+12122384367
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126272020
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125143700
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12123443491
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12123443491
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–12 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
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
Regular Gas
$15.59 one way
$31.17 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rock Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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
New York City
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 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.
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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