Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
69.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 94, Round Hill Road, NY 208 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 69.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Round Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 208 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Tuthill Road
Turn right onto Route 94
Turn left onto Round Hill Road
Turn right onto NY 208
Take the ramp left toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
Merge slight left
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 69.5 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blooming Grove, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Blooming Grove, NY
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Blooming Grove, NY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$11
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Blooming Grove on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
35 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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