Origin
Brewster Hill, NY
Night in Brewster Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brewster Hill Road, Sodom Road, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.80 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.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Brewster Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 65.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brewster Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Hill Road | — | — |
| Sodom Road | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | — | — |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | — | — |
| Whitestone Expressway | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| NY 25 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brewster Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster Hill, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewster Hill Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sodom Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sodom Road
4
Turn sharp right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
27 mi
·
32 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
9
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
14
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
15
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
16
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
17
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
East New York Avenue
18
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
19
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
20
Continue on Pacific Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pacific Street
21
Turn left onto Sackman Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sackman Street
22
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
23
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
24
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
25
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
28
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
30
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
31
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 32.8 miles from Brewster Hill, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brewster Hill, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brewster Hill, NY
This is one driving day of about 65.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Brewster Hill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Brewster Hill, NY · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Brewster Hill, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Night in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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
1h 41m 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 Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brewster Hill Road, Sodom Road, Hutchinson River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Brewster Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.80 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.
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brewster Hill, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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