Origin
East Fishkill, NY
Evening in East Fishkill on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Fishkill, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Fishkill, NY
James Mirakian
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from East Fishkill to Brooklyn covers 74.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes under normal conditions. This route functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the journey. The path transitions from the rural landscape of the Northeast to the dense urban environment of New York City. Since the trip is relatively short, it provides a manageable way to navigate between these two distinct areas without significant fatigue.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from East Fishkill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains 0% highway driving. You will navigate via State Route 52, the Taconic State Parkway, and I-84 East to reach your destination. Because there is no extended highway stretch—with the longest segment on State Route 52 totaling 0 miles—you should prepare for frequent turns and varied road conditions. This setup makes for a more technical driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. Be ready for a dynamic trip where the road constantly changes character as you progress toward Brooklyn.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 80.4 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
45.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
10
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Towns Along This Route
Between East Fishkill, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
New York City
45.5 mi in
|
~55m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
71.1 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Union Turnpike West
71.2 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 26.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Fishkill, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 52
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
3
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
5
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 684
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 684
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
13
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
24
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
26
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
27
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
28
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
30
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
31
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
33
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day trip with no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, allow yourself extra time if you are driving during peak periods. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind, though it is wise to fill up before leaving East Fishkill to avoid potential price hikes closer to the city. Because you won't be relying on long highway stretches, stay alert for directional changes on State Route 52. Keeping your navigation system active is the best way to manage the frequent turns and ensure you stay on track until you arrive in Brooklyn.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from East Fishkill, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 East Fishkill, 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.
+
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 East Fishkill, NY
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Fishkill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from East Fishkill, NY · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.2 miles from East Fishkill, 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
$13.09 one way
$26.18 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.18 | $28.37 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1h 51m 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 East Fishkill, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from East Fishkill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.09 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 80.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Fishkill, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
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