Traveling from Springfield to Brooklyn covers 195.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 27 minutes. You will traverse the Northeast region, transitioning from rural New York into the dense urban environment of the city. Because the total duration is under five hours, this trip is highly manageable as a single-day journey, though you should budget roughly $32 for fuel. You will rely on a combination of the New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, and NJ 17 to reach your destination. It is a straightforward route that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach Brooklyn without an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.8 miles from Springfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi
1h 21m
State Highway 145
40.3 mi
57m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
US 20
17.7 mi
24m
State Highway 32
9.2 mi
13m
King's Highway
6.8 mi
9m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
East Main Street
3.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
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Start on Hinds Road
23 ft·7 sec·Hinds Road
2
Turn left onto US 20
18 mi·24 min·US 20
3
Turn right onto NY 145
5.0 mi·7 min·State Highway 145
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 145
2.1 mi·4 min·NY 145
5
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 145
3.4 mi·6 min·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto NY 145
7.6 mi·10 min·State Highway 145
7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
291 ft·8 sec·State Highway 30
8
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
9
Continue on NY 145
28 mi·40 min·State Highway 145
10
Turn straight onto NY 23
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 23
11
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi·13 min·State Highway 32
12
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi·9 min·King's Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
14
Merge onto I 87
71 mi·1 hr 21 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
19
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
25
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
27
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
28
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
29
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
31
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
32
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi·31 sec·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Nostrand Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 27-minute trip, you can easily complete it in one day, but planning is still essential for a smooth arrival. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the final approach into Brooklyn. You only need to plan for one major stop along the way to recharge and refuel, keeping your $32 gas budget in mind. Given the 70.5-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, try to time your break for immediately after you exit that high-speed section to reset your focus. Staying flexible with your departure time will be your biggest advantage, as it allows you to bypass the heaviest traffic patterns typically found on the NJ 17 portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.8 miles from Springfield, NY, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
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 Springfield, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 195.7 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Springfield, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 153 and 192.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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153 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
154.4 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
184.3 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
189 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
7
192.2 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.21 one way
$64.43 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$34.83
$69.67
premium
$4.92
$37.93
$75.86
diesel
$5.61
$43.21
$86.42
Estimated Tolls: $19.53
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)$3.53
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
$32
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.39
Efficient EV
48.9
0
$17.12
$7.83
EV Truck/SUV
78.3
0
$27.40
$12.52
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Springfield, NY
Morning
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 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
3 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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
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...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 188.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between high-speed transit and local navigation. With 52% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a variety of road conditions, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway. The personality of the drive shifts significantly as you move from the open stretches of the Thruway to the tighter, more technical sections of State Highway 145 and NJ 17. You should be prepared for this change in pace, as the transition from interstate cruising to local roadways requires a different level of focus. It is a functional route that demands your attention as the environment changes from rural to metropolitan.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.5 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 153 miles in near NY 17.
Driving Effort10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 195.7 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 153 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Springfield, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 195.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $19.53 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 153 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Federal Hall National Memorial, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Brooklyn, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
