Trip from Fairmount, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

260.9 mi

420 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 18m ★

6 AM

5h 31m

8 AM

5h 58m

10 AM

5h 40m

12 PM

5h 38m

3 PM

5h 42m

5 PM

5h 56m

8 PM

5h 23m

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

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Fairmount, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

Traveling from Fairmount to Brooklyn covers 261.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 46 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays entirely within New York State, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the trip. While it is physically possible to complete the route in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should prepare for an active driving experience rather than a passive cruise. Budget approximately $41 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. If you prefer a relaxed pace, you might consider an overnight stay, but the drive is manageable as a long day trip if you start early and manage your energy levels accordingly.

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

130.5 miles from Fairmount, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on local roads rather than major highways, meaning you won't be dealing with a high highway share. The personality of this drive is technical and engaging, requiring frequent adjustments as you navigate the transition from Fairmount toward the dense environment of Brooklyn. Because there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the rhythm of the drive changes constantly. Be prepared for a winding road experience that keeps you focused on the navigation rather than cruising on autopilot.

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

There are about 41 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 128.7 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 83.5 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 31 significant decision points across 260.9 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 83.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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 none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

136.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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...

249 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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

249.2 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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

254.3 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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 Along This Route

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

Mt Pocono

136.9 mi in | ~2h 45m | via US 6

Milford

137.7 mi in | ~2h 46m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

229.3 mi in | ~4h 37m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

245.8 mi in | ~4h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	128.7 mi	2h 32m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
I 690	4.1 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike	2 mi	3m
Holland Tunnel	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

224 ft · 18 sec · this road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 173

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Onondaga Road (NY 173)

Turn right onto NY 297

0.6 mi · 1 min · Milton Avenue

Turn left onto Horan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Horan Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NY 695 North

Merge onto NY 695

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NY 695

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 690 East

Merge onto I 690

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 690

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the none / 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 none 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 none / 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 none lane.

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 none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, as the local roads can become congested near your destination. Since there are no scheduled stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, so keep an eye out for convenient roadside opportunities to stretch your legs. Given the $41 fuel estimate, fill your tank before you leave Fairmount to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar areas. If you find the technical, turn-heavy nature of these roads fatiguing, prioritize frequent short breaks to maintain your focus. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility is your best strategy for a successful 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 130.5 miles from Fairmount, NY, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.5 miles or 2h 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 4h 18m

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 Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, NY

This is one driving day of about 260.9 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairmount, 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 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.5 mi from Fairmount, NY · 2h 38m into the drive

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 130.5 miles from Fairmount, 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 128.7 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

$42.47 one way

$84.95 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$46.03	$92.05
premium	$4.88	$50.16	$100.31
diesel	$5.64	$57.96	$115.93

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

$42

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: 91.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.3	0	$27.39	$12.52
Efficient EV	65.2	0	$22.83	$10.44
EV Truck/SUV	104.4	1	$36.53	$16.70

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 3 days ago

Origin

Fairmount, NY

Evening in Fairmount on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°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

6 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 30m 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 Fairmount, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 260.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m 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 130.5 miles from Fairmount, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.47 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 Fairmount, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

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Trip from Fairmount, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Fairmount, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 30m on the road

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