Trip from Sanford, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 11m

Distance

329.3 mi

530 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

7h 1m ★

6 AM

7h 12m

8 AM

7h 34m

10 AM

7h 20m

12 PM

7h 17m

3 PM

7h 21m

5 PM

7h 33m

8 PM

7h 5m

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

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Sanford, NY

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Trip Overview

This 329.3-mile drive from Sanford, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is achievable in about 7 hours and 11 minutes, making it a solid day trip. You'll spend about 67% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $54. This highway-focused route will get you between two points in the Northeast region efficiently. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive nicely, and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 80.1 miles, so you won't be constantly stopping unless you choose to.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

164.6 miles from Sanford, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	80.1 mi	1h 34m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
State Highway 417	35.3 mi	52m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
Bolivar Road	6.5 mi	9m
Bolivar-Allentown Road	5.5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 80.1 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Sanford Hollow Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · Portville-Ceres Road

Continue on NY 417

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NY 417

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Wellsville Street

Continue on NY 417

5.5 mi · 8 min · Bolivar-Allentown Road

Continue on NY 417

6.5 mi · 9 min · Bolivar Road

Turn right onto NY 19; NY 417

1.5 mi · 2 min · Wellsville Bypass

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East Dyke Street

Continue on NY 417

4.4 mi · 6 min · Andover Road

Continue on NY 417

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Chestnut Street

Continue on NY 417

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 417

At end of road, turn left onto NY 36; NY 417

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 36

Turn right onto NY 417

16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

Continue on NY 417

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 417

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on NY 417

365 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 15 North

Merge onto I 99; US 15

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 15

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 13A Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

80 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

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.

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.

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

To maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic, consider an early morning departure from Sanford, NY. This 7-hour drive allows for two planned stops, so aim to take your breaks roughly every 2.5 to 3 hours to stay refreshed. Given that 67% of this route is highway driving, be mindful of varying speed limits and maintain a safe following distance. The $54 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 80.1-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway where services might be less frequent.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 164.6 miles from Sanford, NY, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 72 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.6 miles or 3h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sanford, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sanford, NY

This is one driving day of about 329.3 miles and 7h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Sanford, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

165 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.6 miles from Sanford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

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

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+13477899524

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brooklyn, New York

1.6 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

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.3 mi

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2 mi

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–10:45 pm

+16463408230

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 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

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

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

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 70.5 and 322.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...

71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13A Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...

205.3 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

317.6 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

322.6 mi into trip | ~6h 58m 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

$54.20 one way

$108.41 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$58.61	$117.23
premium	$4.92	$63.82	$127.65
diesel	$5.61	$72.71	$145.41

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$54

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$95–$120

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.8	1	$34.58	$15.81
Efficient EV	82.3	0	$28.81	$13.17
EV Truck/SUV	131.7	1	$46.10	$21.08

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Sanford, NY

Morning in Sanford on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 317.9

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for much of this 329.3-mile trip, with 67% of the route consisting of high-speed roadways. You'll navigate segments of the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, offering a consistent pace. The longest stretch without needing a significant change in direction or speed is 80.1 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. While primarily an interstate journey, the transition between these major roads will offer some variety in the driving experience.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 80.1 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.5 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 32 significant decision points across 329.3 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 70.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.3 miles (US 6): 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.

Between Sanford, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Binghamton

70.5 mi in | ~1h 46m

Mt Pocono

205.3 mi in | ~4h 26m | via US 6

Milford

206 mi in | ~4h 27m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

297.7 mi in | ~6h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Sanford, 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 7h 11m. Total distance: 329.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.14 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.

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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 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.

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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Trip from Sanford, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cafe Tibet

Lips Cafe

Cafe Tibet

Cafe Rue Dix

Dekalb Market Hall

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

Giorgio's Restaurant

ACherry Restaurant

18th Ave Cafe G

Tofubox

Lips Cafe

F and M coffee shop

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

Roots Cafe

Next Move Cafe

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

Eagle Rock Cafe

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Wingate Park

Prospect Park

Prospect Park Zoo

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Prospect Park Carousel

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Cherry Esplanade (inside Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sanford, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 11m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Sanford, NY

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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