Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

377.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY covers 377.7 miles and takes about 8h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Church Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

188.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 7m drive with frequent turns across 377.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 63 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Snyder Avenue	0 mi	0m
Rogers Avenue	0 mi	0m
Church Avenue	0 mi	0m
Prospect Expressway	0 mi	0m
I 278 East	0 mi	0m
Gowanus Expressway	0 mi	0m
Hugh L Carey Tunnel	0 mi	0m
NY 9A North	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Snyder Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Nostrand Avenue

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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

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Turn left onto Church Avenue

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Turn right onto Prospect Expressway

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

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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

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

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

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Turn right onto West Street

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Turn right onto Vestry Street

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Turn left onto Hudson Street

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

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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

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Continue on 14th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

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Continue on Pulaski Skyway

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

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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

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Turn straight

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Merge slight right

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

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Continue on Interstate 80 West

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

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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

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Keep slight right

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Turn straight onto State Park Road

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Continue on Hoovertown Road

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Continue on Penfield Road

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

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Continue on Montmorenci Road

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Continue on Highland Road

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Continue on Montmorenci Road

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

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Take the exit slight right

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Continue straight

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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on South Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Crescent Park

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Continue on Crescent Park

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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

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Continue on Hickory Street

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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

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Turn left onto Market Street

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Turn left onto Jackson Run Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Jackson Run Road

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Continue on Mechanic Street

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

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Turn left onto Forrest Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on West Summit Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 188.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.9 miles

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 189 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lakewood, NY

Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Brooklyn, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

189 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

189 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lakewood, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.9 mi from Brooklyn, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$59.61	$119.23
midgrade	$4.48	$66.63	$133.27
premium	$4.86	$72.28	$144.57
diesel	$4.69	$69.80	$139.60

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY covers 377.7 miles and takes about 8h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 188.9 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 $59.61 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.