Origin
South Lockport, NY
Night in South Lockport on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lockport, 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 12m
Distance
385.3 mi
620 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 5m
★
6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 18m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 19m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Lockport, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Brooklyn, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
South Lockport, NY to Brooklyn, NY is 385.3 miles and takes about 8h 12m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $63 and an overnight recommendation. This trip traverses the Northeast, moving from New York state to New York state. Expect a journey with a significant number of turns, suggesting a less direct, more involved driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this into two days is a good idea to avoid fatigue and make the journey more enjoyable.
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
192.6 miles from South Lockport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| New York State Thruway | 96.3 mi | 1h 51m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| South Transit Road | 14 mi | 18m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lockport, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
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8 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto NY 78
14 mi
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18 min
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South Transit Road
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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29 sec
Toward I 90
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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this road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 90
96 mi
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1 hr 51 min
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New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
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7 sec
9
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
10
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
12
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
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12 sec
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State Street
14
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Dill Street
15
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
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16 sec
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Loop Road
16
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Genesee Street
17
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
18
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
19
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
20
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
21
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
22
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
23
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
24
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
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1 min
Use the left lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
26
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
31
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
32
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
34
Continue on I 280
16 mi
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20 min
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Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
36
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40
Turn straight
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Use the straight lane.
41
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
42
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
43
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
45
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
46
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
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2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
48
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
49
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
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50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
50
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
51
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
52
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
53
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
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31 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
54
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
55
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
With an 8-hour driving duration, this trip is best split over two days. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for navigating the local road sections. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially when transitioning between the New York State Thruway and the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent on certain local stretches. A good tip is to download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on some of the local segments.
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 192.6 miles from South Lockport, NY, or about 4h 5m 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 85 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.6 miles or 4h 5m 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 192.6 miles or 4h 5m
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 43m
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 South Lockport, 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 South Lockport, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from South Lockport, 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
193 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 Ithaca, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
193 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.6 miles from South Lockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 378.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
111 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
9
261.3 mi into trip
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~5h 27m in
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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
373.6 mi into trip
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~7h 47m 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
378.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 59m 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
$63.42 one way
$126.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $68.58 | $137.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $74.68 | $149.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.07 | $170.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.95
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(96.3 mi)
$4.81
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
$63
Tolls
$21
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.46 | $18.49 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.1 | 1 | $53.94 | $24.66 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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.
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 12m 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.
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 383.4
View on nps.gov
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 383.4
View on nps.gov
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 383.4
View on nps.gov
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 383.4
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 370.1
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 370.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards local roads, with only 43% of the drive on major highways. You'll encounter a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a brief respite from the more intricate local sections. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these faster highway segments and more winding, potentially slower, local thoroughfares.
Only 43% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 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 14.4 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 39 significant decision points across 385.3 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Lockport, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
111 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Mt Pocono
261.3 mi in
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~5h 27m
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via US 6
Milford
262.1 mi in
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~5h 28m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
353.7 mi in
|
~7h 19m
About the Cities
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?
Solo Traveler
8h 12m 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 193 miles on day one.
Expect about $20.95 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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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