Origin
Bennington, NY
Late night in Bennington on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 30m
Distance
353.8 mi
569 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 20m
★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 353.8-mile drive from Bennington, NY to Brooklyn, NY is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 30 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, this route is heavily highway-focused at 68% highway share. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, it's feasible as a single-day trip, though you'll want to plan for at least two stops along the way. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This journey keeps you within the Northeast region, moving from western New York towards the metropolitan area.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
176.9 miles from Bennington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 353.8-mile journey, with 68% of the route dedicated to interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, which offers a consistent 104.5-mile stretch without significant breaks. The character of the drive leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. While primarily interstate, the shift between the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81 will provide some variation in the road ahead. Prepare for a steady pace for the bulk of your 7-hour and 30-minute travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.4 miles in near I 81.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 353.8 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 176.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 341.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
176.4 mi into trip
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~3h 41m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
229.8 mi into trip
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~4h 45m 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...
7
341.9 mi into trip
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~7h 4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
342.1 mi into trip
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~7h 5m 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
347.1 mi into trip
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~7h 17m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bennington, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
229.8 mi in
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~4h 45m
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via US 6
Milford
230.6 mi in
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~4h 46m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
322.2 mi in
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~6h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Perry Center Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 354
441 ft
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12 sec
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Clinton Street
2
Turn right
520 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn right onto NY 77
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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Alleghany Road
4
Continue on NY 77
0.8 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 77
5
Turn left onto US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
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Varysburg Road
6
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
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2 min
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West Buffalo Road
7
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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West Buffalo Street
8
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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Perry Center Road
9
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Perry Road
10
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Mount Morris Road
11
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
12
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Sonyea Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
14
Merge onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
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Genesee Expressway
15
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
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.
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
21
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
23
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
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Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
25
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
28
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.
29
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
30
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
31
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
32
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
34
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
35
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
36
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
37
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
39
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
40
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
43
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
44
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 353.8-mile drive from Bennington to Brooklyn, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic as you approach your destination. With a 7-hour and 30-minute estimated duration and two planned stops, you should have ample time to rest and refuel. The longest stretch without a break is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so be sure to take advantage of your earlier stops to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, to avoid any surprises on this Northeast corridor trip.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.9 miles from Bennington, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.9 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 1m
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 Bennington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bennington, NY
This is one driving day of about 353.8 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.9 mi from Bennington, NY · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.9 miles from Bennington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.24 one way
$116.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $62.97 | $125.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.57 | $137.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.11 | $156.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$58
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.1 | 1 | $37.15 | $16.98 |
| Efficient EV | 88.5 | 1 | $30.96 | $14.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.5 | 1 | $49.53 | $22.64 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
8 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
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bennington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 353.8 miles and takes about 7h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.9 miles from Bennington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 353.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 176.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 341.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bennington, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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