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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Amenia, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

96.8 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Amenia, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Amenia, NY covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on NY 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 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

48.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 22 34 mi 51m
I 684 27.5 mi 32m
Hutchinson River Parkway 16 mi 23m
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
Whitestone Expressway 2 mi 2m
Church Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NY 22 — 34 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Amenia, NY.

1

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 24 sec · Nostrand Avenue
2

Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

269 ft · 17 sec · Snyder Avenue
3

Turn left onto East 31st Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East 31st Street
4

Turn right onto Church Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue
5

Turn left onto Kings Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tapscott Street
7

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto Dean Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Dean Street
10

Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East New York Avenue
11

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
12

Turn left onto JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 678

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on HR

16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 684

26 mi · 30 min · I 684
21

Continue on I 684

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
22

Continue on NY 22

34 mi · 51 min · NY 22
23

Turn right onto NY 343

76 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

NY 343

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 48.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 21 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amenia, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 22 for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

48 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

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ossining, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Snyder Avenue

Turn left onto Snyder Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 31st Street

Turn left onto East 31st Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | Kings Highway

Turn left onto Kings Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
33.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.93 one way

$31.87 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.23 $34.46
premium $4.92 $18.76 $37.52
diesel $5.61 $21.37 $42.74

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

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Best Buy - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

20 DCFC

Atlantic Center - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Revel - Lower Manhattan

New York, NY

REVEL

10 DCFC

Brooklyn Museum - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

BHU - Bensonhurst#1 Municipal Parking Field

Brooklyn, NY

EV Connect

4 DCFC

PUBLIC FAST BROOKLYN 2

Brooklyn, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

PUBLIC FAST BROOKLYN 1

Brooklyn, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 REVEL: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
EV Truck/SUV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.20

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Afternoon in Brooklyn on Saturday

Local time

3:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amenia, NY

Afternoon in Amenia on Saturday

Local time

3:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

14 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

2h 20m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 16.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 96.8 miles, with most of the trip on NY 22 and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 34 miles on NY 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Snyder Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 96.8 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 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Amenia, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.

Bronx

9 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Brooklyn, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1634

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

Top landmarks

  • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
  • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York

Arriving in Amenia, NY

Full guide →

Amenia is a township in Dutchess County, New York. This page also covers the village of Wassaic, 6 miles south of downtown Amenia.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Amenia, NY covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 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 13 significant decision points across 96.8 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 0.1 miles (Snyder Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Amenia, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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