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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

115.5 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Downtown Red Hook, NY, NY

Red Hook, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m 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 $19.01 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 115.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, 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 Red Hook, NY.

1

Start on Nostrand Avenue

433 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
4

Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard
5

Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
6

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
7

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

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

266 ft · 5 sec · Park Circle
9

Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
10

Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
11

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
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 · I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14

Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
15

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

2.3 mi · 4 min · 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 · 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 · Vestry Street
19

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street
20

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

407 ft · 14 sec · 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 · 14th Street
23

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 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 · Pulaski Skyway
26

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

420 ft · 14 sec · 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 · 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

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
39

Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
40

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 14 sec
41

Merge slight left onto State Route 28

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Route 28
42

Take the exit straight toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
43

Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
44

Continue on Frank Sottile Boulevard

4.4 mi · 6 min · Frank Sottile Boulevard
45

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
46

Turn right onto West Market Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
47

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 1h 16m 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 25 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Hook, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 57.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 1h 16m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

58 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Red Hook, NY

The final approach into Red Hook, 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 Red Hook, 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

$19.01 one way

$38.02 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $20.56 $41.12
premium $4.92 $22.39 $44.77
diesel $5.61 $25.50 $51.00

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

$19

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.13 $5.54
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
EV Truck/SUV 46.2 0 $16.17 $7.39

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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

Evening in Brooklyn on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Red Hook, NY

Evening in Red Hook on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

58 mi in

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

16 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

2h 33m 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 Red Hook, NY covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m 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 57.8 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 $19.01 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn, NY to Red Hook, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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