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Brooklyn, NY
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9:06 PM
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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Pleasantville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Pleasantville, NY
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Trip Overview
Brooklyn, NY to Pleasantville, NY is 41 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, transitioning from the dense urban landscape of Brooklyn to the more suburban feel of Westchester County. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick trip without requiring an overnight stay. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.
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
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll navigate through a significant portion on the Sprain Brook Parkway, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of approximately 11.5 miles. The Major Deegan Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway also form key parts of this journey. Expect a predominantly fast-paced drive, characteristic of metropolitan parkway and expressway systems, designed for efficient travel between points.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 25 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 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
28
Take the exit onto 28 toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
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 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
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 Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
La Guardia Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~11m
Manhattan
10.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 278
Bronx
10.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 278
White Plains
25.2 mi in
|
~45m
Sprain Brook Parkway North
26.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Pleasantville, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
17
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
19
Continue on I 87
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 87
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NY 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Park Avenue
23
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
28
Take the exit onto 28
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
28
Exit 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto Bedford Road
508 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bedford Road
30
Continue on Bedford Road
402 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bedford Road
31
Turn right onto Marble Avenue
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marble Avenue
32
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasantville, NY
The final approach into Pleasantville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Pleasantville, NY
Night in Pleasantville on Friday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 8m 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 Pleasantville, NY covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.75 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 41 miles you will encounter 25 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 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
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