Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Maryland, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Traveling from Brooklyn to Maryland, NY, covers approximately 195.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 21 minutes of drive time. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused day trip. You should budget roughly $31 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local streets, this isn't a high-speed transit route, but rather a methodical navigation through the Northeast corridor. If you prefer steady highway cruising, the lack of interstate travel here is a significant factor to consider before you depart. Planning for a single, well-timed stop is recommended to break up the navigation through the various local segments.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. You will navigate via Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, and Church Avenue, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you won't encounter the typical rhythm of interstate travel. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted cruising here, as the longest stretch on Snyder Avenue is 0 miles, indicating constant adjustments and turns. This journey feels less like a highway sprint and more like a deliberate, step-by-step navigation through the region. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires frequent attention to navigation and local traffic patterns rather than open-road endurance.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NY 145. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Ocean Parkway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 195.6 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 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Maryland, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City and New York State Thruway North: Albany.
Jersey City
New York State Thruway North: Albany
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 71 mi | 1h 21m |
| NY 145 | 28.9 mi | 43m |
| I 88 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 145 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| NY 32 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Maryland, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 32
Turn straight onto NY 32
Continue on NY 32
Continue on NY 32
At end of road, turn left onto NY 23; NY 32
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 145
Turn right onto NY 145
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 88
Take the exit
Turn right
Turn left onto NY 7
Arrive at destination
Since this is a local-heavy route with 195.7 miles of turns, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the peak congestion often found on local thoroughfares. You should plan for at least one designated stop to stretch your legs, as the continuous turns can be more mentally fatiguing than standard highway driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads may not offer the same quick-access service stations found on major interstates, and your $31 fuel budget is an estimate that may vary based on idling in traffic. Because the route is entirely local, you have the flexibility to adjust your path if you encounter unexpected roadwork. Prioritize checking your navigation app frequently to ensure you don't miss any of the many turns required to reach Maryland, NY.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 43 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 195.6 miles and 4h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.
The final approach into Maryland, 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 Maryland, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$32.20 one way
$64.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.82 | $69.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$32
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Evening in Maryland on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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