Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
264.7 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
The drive from Camillus, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 264.7 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newport Road, NY 5 East, NY 695 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.78 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.3 miles from Camillus, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 264.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 5 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 695 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 690 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Camillus, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Genesee Street
Turn right onto Newport Road
Take the ramp right toward NY 5 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Continue on Essex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Turn straight
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
Continue on Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Camillus, 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 Camillus, NY
This is one driving day of about 264.7 miles and 4h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.3 mi from Camillus, NY · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Camillus, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.78 one way
$83.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $46.70 | $93.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $50.66 | $101.32 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $48.92 | $97.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
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
$42
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.79 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.06 | $16.94 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Camillus on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
132 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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