Origin
Blooming Grove, NY
Afternoon in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blooming Grove, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Blooming Grove to Brooklyn covers approximately 69.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes of driving time. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you through the Northeast, transitioning from the quieter, local landscapes of Orange County into the dense urban environment of New York City. Budgeting around $11 for fuel is a safe estimate for the trip. Since the route avoids highways entirely, it functions best as a focused, turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed transit. It is a straightforward trek, perfect for those who prefer navigating backroads over the monotony of major interstates.
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
33.6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route is entirely local, featuring zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of turns while utilizing Route 94, Round Hill Road, and NY 208 to reach your destination. This is a technical, turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention throughout the 1 hour and 45-minute duration. Unlike an interstate commute, the road character here is defined by constant changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You should be prepared for a slower pace as you navigate these local roads, which offer a distinct alternative to the typical high-speed corridor travel found elsewhere in the Northeast.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 67.3 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 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 Along This Route
Between Blooming Grove, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Nyst: Albany
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
New York City
9.4 mi in
|
~16m
Jersey City
55.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
55.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Manhattan
57.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via I 78
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| NY 208 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| US 6 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 22.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Tuthill Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tuthill Road
2
Turn right onto NY 94
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 94
3
Turn left onto Round Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Round Hill Road
4
Turn right onto NY 208
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 208
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern
6
Merge onto US 6; NY 17
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6; NY 17
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
14
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
19
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
22
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
23
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
27
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.
28
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
31
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway segments, your travel time can be significantly influenced by local traffic patterns, so plan your departure to avoid peak congestion. Because the trip is only 69.5 miles long, you have the flexibility to make the drive in one go without scheduling formal rest stops. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Blooming Grove to avoid hunting for stations in denser areas. A key tip for this specific drive is to stay alert at every intersection; because the entire route relies on local roads like NY 208 and Route 94, missing a single turn can quickly disrupt your navigation. Keeping a reliable GPS active will be your best asset for managing the frequent transitions between these local thoroughfares.
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 33.6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 67.3 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 45m 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 16m
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 Blooming Grove, 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.
+
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 67.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blooming Grove, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NJ 17 for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Blooming Grove, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.91 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
34 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, New York State Thruway, NY 208. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Blooming Grove, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 67.3 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 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Blooming Grove, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
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