Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Hudson, NY
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
133 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Hudson, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brooklyn to Hudson covers 133.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive through the Northeast, it functions best as a focused day trip rather than a multi-day expedition. You should set aside roughly $21 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via local arteries like Snyder, Rogers, and Church Avenue means you will avoid the typical interstate monotony, though it requires more attention behind the wheel. Given the duration, you have plenty of flexibility to complete the journey in a single day, allowing you to arrive in Hudson with time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience that relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, this route is defined by its turn-heavy nature, demanding your full focus as you navigate through the urban and regional landscape. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Snyder Avenue, confirming that this path prioritizes local connectivity over long, uninterrupted cruising. As you progress, the road environment stays consistent, favoring a steady, localized pace over the fast-moving traffic found on major expressways. It is a practical alternative for those who prefer navigating through the heart of the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 133 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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NY 27
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
Use the none lane.
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
4.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
10.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
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NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
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
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, NY and Hudson, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Cairo, Catskill and Tannersville - among others.
New Jersey
7.9 mi in
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~17m
Jersey City
10.2 mi in
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~23m
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via NJ 139
New York State Thruway North: Albany
41.8 mi in
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~1h 3m
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via NY 17
Cairo
125.4 mi in
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~2h 40m
Catskill
126 mi in
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~2h 41m
Tannersville
126 mi in
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~2h 41m
Hunter
126 mi in
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~2h 41m
Windham
126 mi in
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~2h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 83.7 mi | 1h 36m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NY 9G | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Rip Van Winkle Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Hudson, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
9
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
32
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
35
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
36
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
37
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the none lane.
39
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
Use the slight right lane.
40
Continue on this road
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
41
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
42
Turn left onto CR 23B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 23B
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 23 East: Hudson
Use the left lane.
44
Continue on NY 23
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left / none lanes.
45
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
46
Enter roundabout onto NY 9G; NY 23
192 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Toward Hudson, Taconic Parkway
47
Continue on NY 9G; NY 23
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Toward Hudson, Taconic Parkway
Use the left lane.
48
Take the exit onto NY 9G; NY 23B
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 9G; NY 23B
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto Warren Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
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Warren Street
50
Arrive at destination
Warren Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 133.1-mile journey, plan for at least one stop to break up the rhythm of the local roads. Since you are navigating turn-heavy streets, leaving early in the day helps you avoid peak congestion and keeps your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 54-minute estimate. Keep your fuel budget of $21 in mind as you depart Brooklyn, as local roads often lack the convenience of large, highway-adjacent service centers. Because the route is purely local, use your navigation tools to stay alert for frequent turns, as there is no single long stretch of highway to rely on for easy cruising. This flexibility allows you to adjust your pace as needed throughout the day.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, 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 133 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 83.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.
Arriving in Hudson, NY
The final approach into Hudson, 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 Hudson, 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
$21.65 one way
$43.30 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $23.46 | $46.93 |
| premium | $4.88 | $25.57 | $51.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.55 | $59.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$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
$22
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Hudson, NY
Afternoon in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
67 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
8 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
2h 54m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Hudson, NY covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, NJ 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 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 $21.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 133 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 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.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Hudson, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Cairo, Catskill and Tannersville - among others.
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