Origin
Hamburg, NY
Afternoon in Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
375.1 mi
604 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 59m
★
6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, NY
Peter Olexa
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hamburg to Brooklyn covers 381.4 miles across New York State, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 51 minutes. Because this route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, it is best suited for a single, focused day of driving. Expect to budget approximately $60 for fuel to complete the trip. While the transit remains entirely within the Northeast region, the shift from the Hamburg area toward the dense environment of Brooklyn requires patience behind the wheel. Given the duration and the turn-heavy nature of the path, you should be prepared for a full day of navigation. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a direct, if demanding, way to cross the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.6 miles from Hamburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of cruise control; this is a true turn-heavy local drive that demands your constant attention. With 0% of the route on highways, you will navigate via Buffalo Street, South Park Avenue, and Southwestern Boulevard for the duration of the trip. You will find no long, straight interstate stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Buffalo Street. The personality of this drive is dictated by local traffic patterns and frequent turns, creating a technical experience that contrasts sharply with standard highway travel. Expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 197.8 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 33 significant decision points across 375.1 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 197.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
197.8 mi into trip
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~4h 18m in
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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
9
251.2 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
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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...
7
363.2 mi into trip
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~7h 41m 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
8
363.4 mi into trip
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~7h 41m 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
8
368.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 53m 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 Hamburg, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
251.2 mi in
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~5h 21m
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via US 6
Milford
251.9 mi in
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~5h 22m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
343.5 mi in
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~7h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Big Tree Road | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on US 62
17 ft
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0 sec
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Buffalo Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 62
219 ft
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4 sec
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Buffalo Street
3
Continue on US 62
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Buffalo Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 62
68 ft
·
2 sec
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Buffalo Street
5
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Buffalo Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 62
91 ft
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2 sec
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South Park Avenue
7
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
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3 min
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South Park Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 62
113 ft
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2 sec
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South Park Avenue
9
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Park Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 20
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Southwestern Boulevard
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto US 20A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Big Tree Road
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 20A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Quaker Street
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 20A
5.2 mi
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8 min
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Quaker Road
14
Continue on US 20A
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Hamburg Street
15
Enter roundabout onto US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
35 ft
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0 sec
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Hamburg Street
16
Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
99 ft
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1 sec
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Hamburg Street
17
Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
1.8 mi
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4 min
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Main Street
18
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi
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15 min
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Big Tree Road
19
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
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15 min
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Varysburg Road
20
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Buffalo Road
21
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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West Buffalo Street
22
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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Perry Center Road
23
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Perry Road
24
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Mount Morris Road
25
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
26
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
28
Merge onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
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Genesee Expressway
29
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
37
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
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Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
38
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
39
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
40
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
43
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
44
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
45
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
46
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
48
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
49
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
50
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.
51
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
52
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
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50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
53
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.
54
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.
55
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
56
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
57
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
58
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for a 6 hour and 51 minute trek requires careful pacing, especially since you are limited to just one recommended stop. Since the route involves significant local road travel, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion as you approach your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $60 estimate assumes a steady pace that local stop-and-go traffic can easily disrupt. Because there is no highway buffer, check your navigation frequently to ensure you remain on the correct path through the various turns. Staying alert and prioritizing your single stop for a meaningful rest will make this long local haul much more manageable.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.6 miles from Hamburg, NY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.6 miles or 4h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 187.6 miles or 4h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
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 Hamburg, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamburg, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 188 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hamburg, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.6 mi from Hamburg, NY · 4h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
188 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Syracuse, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
188 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 188 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.6 miles from Hamburg, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 188 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brooklyn, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$61.06 one way
$122.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $66.17 | $132.35 |
| premium | $4.88 | $72.11 | $144.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.33 | $166.67 |
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.39 | $18.00 |
| Efficient EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.82 | $15.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150 | 1 | $52.51 | $24.01 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:47 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamburg, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 375.1 miles and takes about 8h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 188 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 187.6 miles from Hamburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 33 significant decision points across 375.1 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 197.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamburg, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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