Origin
Cuba, NY
Morning in Cuba on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
336 mi
541 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
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6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuba, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 336-mile journey from Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY will take approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $55. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local driving experience rather than a continuous highway cruise. Given its duration and profile, it's well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be staying within New York state for the entirety of this trip, moving from the western part of the state towards the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn.
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
168 miles from Cuba, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 336-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections for the majority of your trip, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. There isn't a 'longest stretch' provided, but the profile indicates constant engagement with the road as you make frequent turns. The character of the drive will likely shift as you move through different towns and landscapes, requiring your full attention and potentially a slower pace than a pure highway journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Genesee Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Genesee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuba, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on East Main Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Genesee Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
158 mi
·
3 hr 3 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
7
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
10
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
12
Continue on Essex Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
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Essex Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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CR 508 East: Jersey City
14
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
15
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
17
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
18
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
19
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
20
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
21
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
23
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
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NY 9A
24
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Laight Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Street
26
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
27
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
28
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
30
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Caton Avenue
31
Continue on Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Linden Boulevard
32
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 5 hour and 50 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Cuba, NY to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Brooklyn. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to break up the 336 miles as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $55 estimated cost suggests you might be stopping at local stations rather than relying on fewer, potentially more expensive highway services. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying alert and following your navigation closely will be key to a smooth arrival in Brooklyn.
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 168 miles from Cuba, NY, or about 2h 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168 miles or 2h 55m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cuba, 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 Cuba, NY
This is one driving day of about 336 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cuba, 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 168 mi from Cuba, NY · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168 miles from Cuba, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.31 one way
$110.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $59.81 | $119.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.12 | $130.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.18 | $148.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
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
$55
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.28 | $16.13 |
| Efficient EV | 84 | 0 | $29.40 | $13.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.4 | 1 | $47.04 | $21.50 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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
5h 50m 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 Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 336 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Genesee Street, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168 miles from Cuba, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.31 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuba, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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