Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Colton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 31m
Distance
343.8 mi
553 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 21m
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6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 52m
10 AM
7h 39m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 40m
5 PM
7h 51m
8 PM
7h 25m
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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Colton, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Colton, NY covers 343.8 miles and takes about 7h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
171.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
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
Arriving in Colton, NY
Full guide →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 7h 31m. Total distance: 343.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 343.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 69 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.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Colton, 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 Colton, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
433 ft
·
21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
4
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Linden Boulevard
5
Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
266 ft
·
5 sec
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Park Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
11
Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
16
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
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NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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Hudson Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
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I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
21
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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14th Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
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US 1-9 North: Secausus
27
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
28
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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NJ 17 North: Rutherford
30
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
31
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
32
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
33
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
34
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
35
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
36
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
37
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
40
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
41
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
42
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
43
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
44
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
45
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Adirondack Northway
46
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
47
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Valley Farm Road
48
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
49
Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Olmstedville Road
50
Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 29
51
Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Donnelly Road
52
Continue on A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
A P Morse Highway
53
Turn straight onto State Highway 28N
30 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 28N
54
Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Newcomb Road
55
Continue on State Highway 28N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 28N
56
Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Adirondack Trail
57
Turn slight left onto Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Lake Street
58
Continue on Adirondack Trail
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Trail
59
Continue on Moody Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Moody Road
60
Continue on Adirondack Trail
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adirondack Trail
61
Continue on Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wawbeek Avenue
62
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Park Street
63
Turn left onto Mill Street
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Mill Street
64
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Lake Street
65
Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Demars Boulevard
66
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
67
Continue on State Route 3
15 mi
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20 min
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State Route 3
68
Turn right onto State Highway 56
23 mi
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34 min
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State Highway 56
69
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 45m 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 76 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.9 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colton, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 343.8 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.9 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colton, NY
The final approach into Colton, 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 Colton, 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
$56.59 one way
$113.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.19 | $122.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.63 | $133.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.91 | $151.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$57
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.10 | $16.50 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.08 | $13.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.5 | 1 | $48.13 | $22.00 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Colton, NY
Morning in Colton on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
12 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
7h 31m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Colton, NY covers 343.8 miles and takes about 7h 31m 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 171.9 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 $56.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Colton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn, NY to Colton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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