Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
368.5 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Photo: Cristian Pedroso
Traveling from Elma Center to Brooklyn covers 368.5 miles across the Northeast, making for a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 39 minutes. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day push if you are comfortable with a full day of driving. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the transit. Because this path is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, it requires more focus than a simple interstate cruise. Weigh your preference for local roads against the time commitment before heading out, as this route demands your full attention behind the wheel.
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
184.2 miles from Elma Center, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Expect a technical experience on this 368.5-mile trek, as the route is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward highway sprint. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire duration navigating local roads, which keeps the pace engaging but physically demanding. The lack of high-speed interstate sections means your average speed will remain lower than typical cross-state travel. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent, requiring constant vigilance through various turns and changes in road layout. Prepare for an active driving session where you rarely settle into a long, monotonous cruise.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aurora Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Varysburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Buffalo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Elma Center, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Woodard Road
Turn left onto Bowen Road
Turn right onto Jamison Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Big Tree Road
Continue on Varysburg Road
Continue on West Buffalo Road
Continue on West Buffalo Street
Continue on Perry Center Road
Continue on Perry Road
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on Sonyea Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto Church Avenue
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
To tackle this 6 hour and 39 minute drive efficiently, aim for an early morning departure to avoid unnecessary congestion on local roads. Since the route involves constant turning, plan for frequent, short breaks to stretch and maintain your focus throughout the journey. Keep your $58 fuel budget in mind and try to fill up before hitting the more densely populated areas near your destination. Because the trip is entirely on local roads, flexibility is your greatest asset—if traffic patterns look heavy, don't be afraid to adjust your schedule slightly. Above all, stay alert for local signage, as the turn-heavy nature of this 368.5-mile path means you will need to pay close attention to navigation cues.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 81 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.2 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elma Center, 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 Elma Center, NY
This is one driving day of about 368.5 miles and 6h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.2 mi from Elma Center, NY · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 184.2 miles from Elma Center, 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
$58.16 one way
$116.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.01 | $130.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $70.52 | $141.05 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $68.10 | $136.20 |
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
$58
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.69 | $17.69 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.24 | $14.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.4 | 1 | $51.59 | $23.58 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Elma Center on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
184 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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