Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Traveling from White Plains to Brooklyn is a straightforward 33.7-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, and the Jackie Robinson Parkway to navigate between these two points. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route is entirely within New York, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving experience that transitions from suburban Westchester into the dense urban environment of the city. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to reach their destination quickly without the need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on NY 119
Turn left onto NY 22
Turn slight left onto NY 119
Continue on NY 22
Turn left onto South Broadway
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Turn left onto NY 125
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 125
Continue on NY 125
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
Turn straight onto NY 125
Turn right onto Stratton Road
Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on JR
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto NY 27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from White Plains, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a drive that is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your time spent navigating major arteries. The route features a mix of parkway driving and expressway segments, requiring you to stay alert through changing speed limits and traffic patterns. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving during the 10.9-mile segment along the Hutchinson River Parkway. As you transition from the parkways to the Van Wyck Expressway, the character of the road shifts from open suburban lanes to a more intense, high-traffic urban environment. This route demands focused attention, as the constant flow of vehicles makes for a dynamic, albeit fast-paced, experience behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 28 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
252 ft
Total Descent
421 ft
Highest Point
292 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between White Plains, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Hutchinson Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
New Rochelle
Mamaroneck
Larchmont
Hutchinson Parkway South
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Union Turnpike West
Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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