Brooklyn, NY Road Trips

Brooklyn, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 60 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 255 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Brooklyn, NY spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

401.5 mi

Ripley, NY

Quickest Drive

2h 14m

Pleasant Valley, NY

Plan Around Brooklyn, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Brooklyn, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ripley, NY to Brooklyn, NY 401.5 mi · 8h 45m Lewiston, NY to Brooklyn, NY 400.7 mi · 8h 32m Leon, NY to Brooklyn, NY 397.8 mi · 8h 9m Niagara Falls, NY to Brooklyn, NY 396.1 mi · 8h 28m

Continue From Brooklyn, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Brooklyn, NY to Buffalo, NY 384.5 mi · 8h 6m Brooklyn, NY to Collins, NY 380.3 mi · 8h 4m Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY 377.7 mi · 8h 7m Brooklyn, NY to Fort Covington, NY 374.1 mi · 7h 49m

Trips from Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY to Buffalo, NY

384.5 mi 8h 6m

Brooklyn, NY to Collins, NY

380.3 mi 8h 4m

Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY

377.7 mi 8h 7m

Brooklyn, NY to Fort Covington, NY

374.1 mi 7h 49m

Brooklyn, NY to Louisville, NY

369.8 mi 8h 17m

Brooklyn, NY to Allegany, NY

358 mi 7h 19m

Brooklyn, NY to Albion, NY

357.7 mi 7h 40m

Brooklyn, NY to Batavia, NY

354.5 mi 7h 20m

Brooklyn, NY to Holley, NY

347.9 mi 7h 28m

Brooklyn, NY to Warsaw, NY

339.7 mi 7h 2m

Brooklyn, NY to Pike, NY

337.4 mi 6h 58m

Brooklyn, NY to Greece, NY

331.7 mi 7h 7m

Brooklyn, NY to Belfast, NY

331.3 mi 6h 47m

Brooklyn, NY to Watertown, NY

327.4 mi 6h 42m

Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, NY

326.3 mi 6h 58m

Brooklyn, NY to Beekmantown, NY

320.7 mi 6h 32m

Brooklyn, NY to Williamson, NY

319.2 mi 6h 44m

Brooklyn, NY to South Bristol, NY

317.4 mi 6h 34m

Driving from Brooklyn, NY

Expect an average of 255 miles and about 5h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Brooklyn, NY. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 385 miles (8h 17m), while the shortest is just 96 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Brooklyn, NY include Buffalo, NY (384.5 mi, 8h 6m), Collins, NY (380.3 mi, 8h 4m), Lakewood, NY (377.7 mi, 8h 7m), Fort Covington, NY (374.1 mi, 7h 49m), and Louisville, NY (369.8 mi, 8h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 255-mile trip from Brooklyn, NY, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Brooklyn, NY and 60 routes heading into Brooklyn, NY, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 96 to 385 miles.

The longest mapped route from Brooklyn, NY covers 385 miles and takes approximately 8h 17m. Shorter options start at just 96 miles.

The average route from Brooklyn, NY runs about 255 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 255-mile trip from Brooklyn, NY costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Brooklyn, NY include Buffalo, NY, Collins, NY, Lakewood, NY and Fort Covington, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.