Origin
Franklin, NY
Late night in Franklin on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
166.1 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 357, Franklin-Walton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
83.1 miles from Franklin, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 166.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 357 | — | — |
| Franklin-Walton Road | — | — |
| West Brook Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
| Townsend Street | — | — |
| Delaware Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Water Street
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on State Highway 357
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 357
4
Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
5
Continue on West Brook Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
6
Continue on Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
7
Turn right onto Townsend Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delaware Street
9
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
11
Continue on State Highway 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
12
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
14
Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
15
Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
16
Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
17
Continue on Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Route 17
18
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
19
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 17 East: New York City
20
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
23
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
25
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
26
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
27
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
28
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
29
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
30
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
31
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
32
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
33
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
34
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
35
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
36
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
37
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
38
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
39
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
40
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
41
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
42
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
43
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
44
Continue on Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
45
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 83.1 miles from Franklin, NY, or about 1h 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 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 3h 8m
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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, NY
This is one driving day of about 166.1 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Franklin, 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 83.1 mi from Franklin, NY · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Franklin, 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
$27.34 one way
$54.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.19 | $64.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$27
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Late night in Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
83 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
10 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
3h 50m 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 Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 357, Franklin-Walton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from Franklin, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.34 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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