Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
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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Rye Brook, NY
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Traveling from Brooklyn to Rye Brook is a straightforward 36.1-mile journey that typically takes about one hour behind the wheel. Because the duration is quite short, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making it a very affordable trip for a quick getaway within the Northeast. Since both locations are situated in New York, you will remain within the same region for the duration of your travel. This route is ideal if you are looking to trade the dense urban environment of Brooklyn for the quieter surroundings of Westchester County without spending your entire day on the road.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
16 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate out of the city. You will not encounter any significant highway stretches on this path, as the highway share is 0%, meaning you should prepare for frequent stops and turns rather than consistent high-speed cruising. Because this is a local route, there are no long, uninterrupted segments to settle into; instead, the road requires constant adjustments and navigation. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, moving through local corridors rather than wide-open interstate lanes. Keep your hands on the wheel and be ready for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 36.1 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Lincoln Avenue, Rye Brook, Harrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Rye Brook, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| 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 |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Rye Brook, NY.
Start on Nostrand Avenue
Turn left onto Snyder Avenue
Turn left onto East 31st Street
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Dean Street
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto JR
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on HR
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Take the exit
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road
Turn right onto Mohegan Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Mohegan Lane
Turn left onto Bonwit Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Oak Road
Turn right onto Red Roof Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Rye Brook, 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 Rye Brook, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Greenwich, Connecticut
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Rye, New York
1 DCFC
Evoke Charging Station
Rye, New York
1 DCFC
EVoke Charging Station
Port Chester, New York
1 DCFC
AmpUp Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Rye, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Rye Brook on Thursday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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.
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