Traveling from Tuckahoe to Brooklyn covers 87 miles of Northeast terrain, typically taking about 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through this local route requires your full attention, as it relies on a series of winding roads rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trek that connects two distinct parts of New York, making it an efficient option for those looking to reach the city quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
70.3 mi
1h 33m
Belt Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
Linden Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
Sebonac Road
2.2 mi
4m
Church Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
County Road 39
0.8 mi
1m
Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
1m
North Conduit Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
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Start on this road
67 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shrubland Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
70 mi·1 hr 33 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi·2 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi·4 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 17WToward North Conduit AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi·1 min·North Conduit Avenue
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi·4 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Linden Boulevard
14
Turn slight left onto Church Avenue
1.7 mi·4 min·Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft·8 sec·Nostrand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 87-mile drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, though keeping your tank topped off for the $14 fuel requirement before you leave is a smart move. Because the route relies exclusively on local roads, stay alert at intersections and be prepared for changing speed limits as you transition between segments. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your GPS is clearly visible so you don't miss any of the transitions between Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, and County Road 39. Taking advantage of the lack of scheduled stops allows you to arrive in Brooklyn on your own timeline.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Tuckahoe, 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 Tuckahoe, NY
This is one driving day of about 85.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 70.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sebonac Road
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
Navigation decision point
5
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
74 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
75.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.05 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.16
$30.33
premium
$4.92
$16.51
$33.03
diesel
$5.61
$18.81
$37.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Morning
in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
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.
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
7 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
2h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will not encounter any high-speed highway stretches on this path, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads. Your journey relies on navigating Sebonac Road, Shrubland Road, and County Road 39, which define the character of the trip. Since the highway share is 0%, you can anticipate a more technical drive that demands consistent focus on your surroundings. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so prepare for frequent turns as you make your way toward your destination.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Sebonac Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 85.2 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: near the start (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Brooklyn, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
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 2h. Total distance: 85.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sebonac Road): Navigation decision point; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, NY before heading back.
