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7h 40m
Distance
357.7 mi
576 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Albion, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from Brooklyn to Albion covers 357.7 miles and typically requires about 7 hours and 40 minutes of driving. Because this journey relies entirely on local roads like Snyder, Rogers, and Church Avenue rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused, one-day trip. Budgeting approximately $56 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the road ahead. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, you should anticipate a demanding day behind the wheel that stays within the Northeast region. While it is technically possible to complete this in a single stretch, the high volume of local turns makes it feel longer than a standard highway trip.
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
178.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
Expect a highly technical experience that stands in sharp contrast to a typical interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local streets throughout the entire 357.7-mile distance. The longest stretch without a turn is effectively 0 miles on Snyder Avenue, meaning you will be constantly engaged with intersections and local traffic patterns. This drive demands your full attention as you transition through various neighborhoods and town centers. It is a slow-paced, turn-heavy endurance test that requires patience and steady navigation rather than speed.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,249 ft
Total Descent
1,764 ft
Highest Point
1,849 ft
~104.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,842 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near NY 27.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 53 significant decision points across 357.7 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 3.4 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Brooklyn, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Albany
Brockport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Albion, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
Turn right onto Vestry Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
Turn left onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto NY 318
Continue on NY 318
Turn right onto NY 414
Continue on NY 414
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 490
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
Take the exit
Continue on NY 531
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
Turn left onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn right onto NY 98
Arrive at destination
Since your journey involves two planned stops, use them strategically to break up the monotony of the constant turning. Plan to depart early in the morning to account for the 7 hour and 40 minute duration, as local road speeds can be unpredictable and fluctuate based on time of day. Keep your navigation system updated, as the reliance on local avenues like Rogers and Church Avenue requires precise, frequent maneuvering. Given the $56 fuel estimate, try to fill up before hitting the more congested sections of your route to avoid unnecessary detours. Because this is not a highway-based trip, remain flexible with your arrival time to accommodate the inevitable stop-and-go nature of local travel.
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.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.8 miles or 3h 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 6h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 357.7 miles and 7h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.
The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$58.23 one way
$116.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $63.10 | $126.21 |
| premium | $4.88 | $68.77 | $137.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.47 | $158.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.52
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
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.56 | $17.17 |
| Efficient EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.30 | $14.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.1 | 1 | $50.08 | $22.89 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Albion on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
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.
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