Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
167 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
Traveling from Deposit to Brooklyn covers 167 miles of New York scenery, typically requiring about 3 hours and 17 minutes of drive time. Because this route is entirely local and avoids major highways, it is best suited for a single-day journey rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will trade the rural atmosphere of Deposit for the dense urban environment of Brooklyn. This drive is ideal if you prefer backroads over interstate travel and want to maintain a steady, manageable pace throughout the day.
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
83.5 miles from Deposit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route utilizes River Street, Pine Street, and Oak Street exclusively, you will experience zero highway miles during the journey. This lack of highway access means the road is consistently technical, keeping you engaged with frequent turns rather than monotonous straightaways. The personality of the trip is defined by these local roads, which offer a very different experience compared to standard interstate travel. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires you to navigate the path turn by turn all the way to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 17 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Deposit, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Front Street
Continue on River Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Continue on Oak Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street
Continue on State Highway 10
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
Merge slight left
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
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
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Given the 3-hour and 17-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest local traffic. Incorporating at least one stop is recommended to help you manage the constant attention required on these winding local roads. Keep in mind that since you are traveling 167 miles without the benefit of high-speed highways, your travel time can be sensitive to local road conditions. To stay on budget, ensure you have your $26 fuel allocation ready before heading out from Deposit. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for frequent intersections and directional changes along River, Pine, and Oak Streets, as the lack of highway signage means you should double-check your navigation at every turn.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Deposit, 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 Deposit, NY
This is one driving day of about 167 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.5 mi from Deposit, NY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.5 miles from Deposit, 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
$26.36 one way
$52.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$26
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.61 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Deposit on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
84 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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