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Trip from Somerset, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 15m

Distance

376.1 mi

605 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 7m ★
6 AM
8h 15m
8 AM
8h 31m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 19m
3 PM
8h 21m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 10m

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

town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Somerset, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

This 376.1-mile journey from Somerset, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. With a recommended two-day split, this route offers a manageable pace to reach your destination. You'll primarily be on I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, with a highway share of 52%. Consider a fuel budget of around $62 for this trip. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

188 miles from Somerset, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Roosevelt Highway 20.1 mi 28m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
Ridge Road 11.3 mi 16m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Quaker Road

55 ft · 6 sec · Quaker Road
2

Turn left onto NY 18

4.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Road
3

Continue on NY 18

14 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Highway
4

Continue on NY 18; NY 98

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Oak Orchard Road
5

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 18

5.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
6

Turn right onto CR 32

2.0 mi · 2 min · Peter Smith Road
7

Turn left onto NY 104

11 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road
8

Turn right onto NY 260

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sweden-Walker Road
9

Turn left onto NY 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
12

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
14

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
17

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
18

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
20

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
22

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
23

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
24

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
25

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
26

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
27

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
29

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
30

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
31

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
32

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
34

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

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.
36

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.
37

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.
38

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
42

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
44

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
47

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
49

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
50

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
51

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
52

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
53

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
54

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
55

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
56

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
57

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
58

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.
59

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.
60

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
62

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
63

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 15-minute drive, splitting it over two days with two planned stops is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight for driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before longer stretches like the 98.8 miles on I 81. Planning your overnight stop around the halfway point will break up the driving comfortably. Factor in extra time for your two scheduled stops to allow for rest and refueling.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188 miles from Somerset, NY, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188 miles or 4h 13m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 188 miles or 4h 13m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 46m

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 Somerset, 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.

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

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Somerset, NY

Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY

Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Somerset, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 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

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

188 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

188 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 188 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Manchester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188 miles from Somerset, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 188 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 295.5

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livingston, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 376.1

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

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 295.5

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 349.2

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

18th Ave Cafe G

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $40 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–10:45 pm

+16463408230

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

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Land-O-Fun

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17188915263

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 376.1

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

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

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Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Fairytale Island

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: Closed

+17183950835

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EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.6

Shortsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 188

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 349.2

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 107.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 107.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 80.6

Clifton Springs, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EVoke Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 107.4

Seneca Falls, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18134925220

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

Prospect Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17183997339

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Prospect Park Carousel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17189656961

Visit website

Brooklyn Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186385000

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 376.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 349.2

Essex Fells, NJ

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732683500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 44

5 decision points cluster between mile 101.8 and 369.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
198.7 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
252.1 mi into trip | ~5h 29m 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...
8
364.4 mi into trip | ~7h 49m 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
8
369.4 mi into trip | ~8h 1m 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

$61.91 one way

$123.82 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.94 $133.89
premium $4.92 $72.90 $145.79
diesel $5.61 $83.04 $166.08

Estimated Tolls: $17.64

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50
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

$62

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.8 1 $39.49 $18.05
Efficient EV 94 1 $32.91 $15.04
EV Truck/SUV 150.4 1 $52.65 $24.07

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Somerset, NY

Late night in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

49 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

8h 15m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 116.7
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 103.7
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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 363.1
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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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 363.1
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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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 376.1
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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...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 376.1
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a significant 52% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a mix of faster interstate travel and more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a period of consistent cruising. This route isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a dynamic drive where the road character changes, requiring your attention as you navigate different segments.

Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 101.8 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 44 significant decision points across 376.1 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 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.1 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 Somerset, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Clyde

101.8 mi in | ~2h 13m

Mt Pocono

252.1 mi in | ~5h 29m | via US 6

Milford

252.8 mi in | ~5h 31m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

344.5 mi in | ~7h 21m

About the Cities

Starting in Somerset, NY

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Barker is a small, sleepy town of about 533 people in Niagara County, New York. It's one of the villages and hamlets that together make up Somerset, a rural community on the south side of Lake Ontario, some 45 minutes away from the famous Niagara Falls.

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

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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?

Solo Traveler

8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 188 miles on day one.

Expect about $17.64 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 101.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and African Burial Ground 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 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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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