Origin
Gates, NY
Night in Gates on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
196.9 mi
317 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gates to Brooklyn covers approximately 201.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes of drive time. Because the duration is relatively manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $32 for fuel to complete the journey, though this may fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating from the Northeast region of New York down to the bustling environment of Brooklyn involves transitioning through varying local landscapes. While the distance is straightforward, keep in mind that the nature of the roads requires your full attention. Planning your departure carefully will help you avoid the most congested periods of your travel day.
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
98.4 miles from Gates, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands consistent focus rather than the passive experience of a long interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be spending your time cruising on wide-open expressways; instead, you'll be navigating through local connectors. This setup means you should anticipate frequent adjustments behind the wheel, as the route lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches. As you transition from the Gates area toward your destination, the road's personality remains technical and requires steady concentration. Prepare for a trip that feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, high-speed transit.
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 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near I 87.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 196.9 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 35.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
35.7 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
154.2 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
155.6 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
185.5 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
190.2 mi into trip
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~3h 59m 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 Gates, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Albany
35.7 mi in
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~50m
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via I 87
New York
35.7 mi in
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~50m
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via I 87
Buffalo
35.7 mi in
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~50m
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via I 87
Jersey City
185.4 mi in
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~3h 47m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
185.4 mi in
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~3h 47m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
185.5 mi in
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~3h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 27.8 mi | 33m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 29 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
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Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto NY 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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Route 29
4
Continue on NY 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Henning Road
6
Turn left onto NY 9P
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Union Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge onto I 87
28 mi
·
33 min
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Adirondack Northway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
16
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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NJ 3
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
24
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
25
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
26
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
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2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
29
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
30
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
32
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
33
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a non-highway route, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so try to depart during off-peak hours to maintain your 3 hour and 44 minute estimate. Because there are zero formal stops designated, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but be mindful that local roads can offer fewer immediate amenities than major interstates. Keep your navigation system updated to handle the numerous turns, as the lack of highway signage means you will need to pay closer attention to your route. Budgeting the $32 for fuel upfront is a smart move, but keep a little extra set aside in case you encounter detours or heavy stop-and-go conditions. Ultimately, the biggest advantage of this 201.7-mile drive is your ability to dictate the pace of the trip.
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 98.4 miles from Gates, NY, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.4 miles or 2h 3m 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 17m
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 Gates, 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.
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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 Gates, NY
This is one driving day of about 196.9 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gates, 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 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.4 mi from Gates, NY · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 98.4 miles from Gates, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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
$32.05 one way
$64.11 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| premium | $4.88 | $37.85 | $75.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.74 | $87.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$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
$32
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.67 | $9.45 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.57 | $12.60 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
98 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
13 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
4h 12m 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 Gates, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 196.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.4 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.05 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 196.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gates, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
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