Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Seneca Falls, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

276.1 mi

444 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 23m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Seneca Falls, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Brooklyn, NY, this 276.1-mile journey to Seneca Falls, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 56 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I 81 and I 380, with a noticeable 57% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $45, this trip through the Northeast region of New York is manageable for a day trip. The drive offers a balance of highway speeds and more intricate local roads, making it a straightforward yet engaging drive.

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

138.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a route that's described as "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 57% of the drive is on highways like I 81 and I 380, the overall profile indicates frequent changes in road type. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 97.3 miles on I 81, providing a segment of consistent highway travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This mix means you'll likely experience different driving feels throughout the 5h 56m duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Snyder Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,829 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

2,836 ft

Total Descent

2,433 ft

Highest Point

1,829 ft

~118.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,815 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Seneca Falls, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Snyder Avenue	—	—
Rogers Avenue	—	—
Linden Boulevard	—	—
Caton Avenue	—	—
Saint Pauls Place	—	—
Parkside Avenue	—	—
Park Circle	—	—
Fort Hamilton Parkway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Snyder Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Seneca Falls, NY.

Start on Nostrand Avenue

433 ft · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

266 ft · 5 sec · Park Circle

Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

2.3 mi · 4 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

230 ft · 11 sec · NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street

Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

407 ft · 14 sec · I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on 14th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on Pulaski Skyway

407 ft · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

420 ft · 14 sec · US 1-9 North: Secausus

Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Turn straight

11 mi · 13 min

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on Interstate 80 West

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

0.7 mi · 46 sec · I 380 North: Scranton

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

37 mi · 43 min · I 81 North: Syracuse

Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

0.1 mi · 22 sec · NY 13: Cortland

Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Clinton Street

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street

Turn left onto East Genesee Street

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street

Turn right onto North Fulton Street

0.2 mi · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

Turn left onto Arterial West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West

Continue on Chase Street

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

Continue on Auburn Road

4.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Cayuga Street

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Cayuga Street

Turn right

112 ft · 9 sec

Turn left

167 ft · 18 sec

Turn left

59 ft · 6 sec

Turn left

105 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 56m duration and 276.1-mile distance, leaving Brooklyn early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $45, planning your single stop strategically along I 81, where the longest stretch occurs, will be efficient. Keep an eye on the highway share, as 57% indicates you'll spend a good portion of time on faster roads, but be prepared for the "turn-heavy local drive" segments as you approach your destination in Seneca Falls. This route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility for departure times.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 138.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

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 61 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 138.1 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seneca Falls, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 276.1 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.1 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 2h 58m into the drive

city in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Binghamton, NY

138 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.1 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seneca Falls, NY

The final approach into Seneca Falls, 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 Seneca Falls, 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

$45.45 one way

$90.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$49.14	$98.29
premium	$4.92	$53.51	$107.03
diesel	$5.61	$60.96	$121.92

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$45

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.8	1	$28.99	$13.25
Efficient EV	69	0	$24.16	$11.04
EV Truck/SUV	110.4	1	$38.65	$17.67

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 13, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Afternoon in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Seneca Falls, NY

Afternoon in Seneca Falls on Wednesday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

6 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

5h 56m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Seneca Falls, NY covers 276.1 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.1 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 $45.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Seneca Falls, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brooklyn, NY to Seneca Falls, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 1,829 ft elevation with about 2,836 ft of total climbing.

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