Trip from Chittenango, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

260.7 mi

420 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 24m ★

6 AM

5h 37m

8 AM

6h 4m

10 AM

5h 47m

12 PM

5h 44m

3 PM

5h 48m

5 PM

6h 3m

8 PM

5h 29m

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

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Chittenango, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Chittenango to Brooklyn covers 263.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 53 minutes. Because this journey clocks in under five hours, it is very manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $42 for fuel to complete the trek. Since you are staying within New York, the entire trip remains firmly within the Northeast region. It is a straightforward route that moves you from a quiet local setting into the dense urban environment of the city. Use this itinerary if you prefer a direct, one-day transit over a multi-day excursion.

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

130.3 miles from Chittenango, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Forget the monotony of a standard interstate grind; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will primarily navigate via Brinkerhoff Hill Road, Enders Road, and Pompey Center Road rather than cruising along high-speed expressways. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, offering a significantly different experience than your typical cross-state commute. Expect to handle constant steering inputs as you wind through local roadways for the duration of the trip. The character of the drive is technical and intimate, keeping you engaged with the road surface rather than settling into cruise control.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.3 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 260.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 83.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

136.7 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

248.8 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

249 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

254.1 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Chittenango, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

Mt Pocono

136.7 mi in | ~2h 52m | via US 6

Milford

137.5 mi in | ~2h 53m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

229.1 mi in | ~4h 44m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

245.6 mi in | ~5h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	111.2 mi	2h 11m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
Brinkerhoff Hill Road	5.2 mi	8m
Pompey Center Road	4.7 mi	6m
Route 20	4.1 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 111.2 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chittenango, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

Start on NY 5; NY 13

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 173

5.2 mi · 8 min · Brinkerhoff Hill Road

Turn left onto Enders Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Enders Road

Turn left onto Pompey Center Road

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pompey Center Road

Turn right onto US 20

4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 20

Turn slight left onto Berwyn Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Berwyn Road

Turn slight right onto Collins Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Collins Road

Continue on Berry Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Berry Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 80

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

Continue on NY 80

0.4 mi · 1 min · Clinton Street

Continue on US 11; NY 80

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Continue on NY 80

448 ft · 16 sec · State Route 80

Turn left onto Lake Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lake Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27

Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27

Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the technical nature of these local roads, you should plan to depart early in the day to ensure you reach Brooklyn before nightfall. While you only have one designated stop planned, keep your schedule flexible to account for the slower pace of non-highway travel. Since you are not utilizing main interstates, be prepared for slower speeds and ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you hit the road to avoid hunting for stations in unfamiliar areas. If you find the constant turning fatiguing, make sure to utilize that single stop to stretch and reset. A concrete tip for this specific path: keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on local roads like Pompey Center Road means missing a turn can add significant time to your journey.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 130.3 miles from Chittenango, NY, or about 2h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.3 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chittenango, 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 Chittenango, NY

This is one driving day of about 260.7 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chittenango, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.3 mi from Chittenango, NY · 2h 44m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

130 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Brooklyn, NY

44.1 mi · 1h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from Chittenango, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.91 one way

$85.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$46.40	$92.81
premium	$4.92	$50.53	$101.06
diesel	$5.61	$57.56	$115.12

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.2	0	$27.37	$12.51
Efficient EV	65.2	0	$22.81	$10.43
EV Truck/SUV	104.3	1	$36.50	$16.68

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Chittenango, NY

Morning in Chittenango on Wednesday

Local time

11:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

11:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 12 mph 9% chance Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

130 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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 37m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chittenango, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 260.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 130.3 miles from Chittenango, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Chittenango, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

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Trip from Chittenango, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chittenango, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 37m on the road

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