The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Mahopac, NY covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, Jackie Robinson Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 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
30.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 60.9 miles, with most of the trip on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
50.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
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 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
9
51.6 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
6
51.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 35 West: Katonah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 35 West: Katonah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Mahopac, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Katonah and Cross River.
Bronx
9 mi in|~18m
Katonah
50.9 mi in|~1h 15m
Cross River
51.6 mi in|~1h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
23m
I 684
15.6 mi
18m
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Lovell Street
2.9 mi
6m
Primrose Street
2.7 mi
5m
Whitestone Expressway
2 mi
2m
Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 16 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Mahopac, 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 7Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, BronxUse 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 16AToward I 684 North: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 684
16 mi·18 min·I 684
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward NY 35: Cross River, KatonahUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross RiverUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
244 ft·8 sec
Toward NY 35 West: Katonah
24
Turn left onto NY 35
0.2 mi·36 sec·Cross River Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Continue on NY 35
1.4 mi·1 min·Woods Bridge Road
26
Turn right onto NY 100
0.6 mi·57 sec·Somerstown Turnpike
27
Turn slight left onto NY 139
2.7 mi·5 min·Primrose Street
28
Continue on NY 139
361 ft·8 sec·Primrose Drive
29
Turn right onto US 202
2.9 mi·6 min·Lovell Street
30
Continue on Kennicut Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Kennicut Hill Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Bucks Hollow Road
32
Turn right
88 ft·6 sec
33
Arrive at 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 30.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 13 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mahopac, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hutchinson River Parkway for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Brooklyn, NY
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mahopac, NY
The final approach into Mahopac, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 16.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.84
$21.68
premium
$4.92
$11.80
$23.61
diesel
$5.61
$13.45
$26.89
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$10
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: 21.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
Efficient EV
15.2
0
$5.33
$2.44
EV Truck/SUV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night
in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NE 3 to 8 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mahopac, NY
Late night
in Mahopac on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
12 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 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Mahopac, NY covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, Jackie Robinson 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 30.4 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 $10.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Mahopac, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Katonah and Cross River.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
