The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Verplanck, NY covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sprain Brook Parkway, NY 9A, Major Deegan Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 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
26.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Verplanck, NY covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|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
39.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 Verplanck, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, White Plains, Sprain Brook Parkway North and Buchanan.
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
Buchanan
49.9 mi in|~1h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi
15m
NY 9A
9.6 mi
14m
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
Albany Post Road
2.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Verplanck, 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, BronxUse 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 47Toward 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 5Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White PlainsUse 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 NorthUse 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
1.8 mi·2 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 9A, NY 100 NorthUse the slight right lane.
27
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
9.6 mi·14 min·NY 9A; NY 100
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward NY 9A: Montrose, Buchanan
29
Turn left onto NY 9A
2.1 mi·4 min·Albany Post Road
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Old Trolley Road
436 ft·12 sec·Old Trolley Road
31
Turn straight onto Trolley Road
0.4 mi·57 sec·Trolley Road
32
Continue on Kings Ferry Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Kings Ferry Road
33
Continue on 6th Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·6th Street
34
Turn right onto Broadway
81 ft·2 sec·Broadway
35
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 26.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 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 12 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 48m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Verplanck, 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 53.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sprain Brook Parkway for about 11.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Brooklyn, NY
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Verplanck, NY
The final approach into Verplanck, 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.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
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...
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...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.86 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$9.58
$19.15
premium
$4.92
$10.43
$20.85
diesel
$5.61
$11.88
$23.76
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.1
0
$5.65
$2.58
Efficient EV
13.5
0
$4.71
$2.15
EV Truck/SUV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon
in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Verplanck, NY
Afternoon
in Verplanck on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
5 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 31m 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 Verplanck, NY covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, NY 9A, Major Deegan Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 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 $8.86 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 53.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 Verplanck, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan, Bronx, White Plains, Sprain Brook Parkway North and Buchanan.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
