The drive from Hartland, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 377.2 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
188.6 miles from Hartland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 9m into the drive
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Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city.
Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest.
Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
•Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
•Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 11m drive with frequent turns across 377.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 78 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 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 377.2 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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199.9 mi into trip|~4h 22m 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 straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
253.2 mi into trip|~5h 26m 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...
8
365.5 mi into trip|~7h 46m 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
370.6 mi into trip|~7h 58m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartland, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
102.9 mi in|~2h 9m
Mt Pocono
253.2 mi in|~5h 26m|via US 6
Milford
254 mi in|~5h 27m|via I 84; I 380
Newark
345.6 mi in|~7h 18m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi
1h 19m
New York State Thruway
30 mi
34m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Western Expressway
20.1 mi
26m
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi
20m
State Route 31
11.2 mi
12m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Hartland Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Hartland Road
2
Continue on CR 103; CR 108
0.3 mi·56 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 31
4.7 mi·6 min·Rochester Road
4
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi·2 min·Telegraph Road
5
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi·5 min·Maple Ridge Road
6
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
7
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi·56 sec·East Center Street
8
Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Million Dollar Highway
9
Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi·8 min·State Route 31
10
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi·2 min·West Avenue
11
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
12
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
13
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
14
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
15
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
16
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·Wright Street
17
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·5 sec·Public Square
18
Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
19
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
20
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
21
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
22
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
23
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
24
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
25
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
27
Merge onto I 490
20 mi·26 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
29
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
32
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
33
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
35
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
37
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
38
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
39
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
40
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
41
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
42
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
43
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
44
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
45
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
46
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
47
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
49
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
52
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
53
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
54
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
55
Merge onto I 80
63 mi·1 hr 19 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 47AToward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
57
Continue on I 280
16 mi·20 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17AToward CR 508 East: Jersey City
59
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi·3 min·Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi·43 sec·New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
62
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
63
Turn straight
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight lane.
64
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
65
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
66
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
68
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
69
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
70
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
71
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
72
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
73
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
74
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
75
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
76
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi·31 sec·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
77
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Nostrand Avenue
78
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
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 188.6 miles from Hartland, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.6 miles or 4h 9m 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 188.6 miles or 4h 9m
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 42m
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 Hartland, 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 Hartland, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hartland, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.6 mi from Hartland, NY
· 4h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 117.1
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 104.1
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 364.2
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 364.2
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 377.2
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 377.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.09 one way
$124.18 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$67.14
$134.28
premium
$4.92
$73.11
$146.22
diesel
$5.61
$83.28
$166.56
Estimated Tolls: $17.64
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)$1.50
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
$62
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.2
1
$39.61
$18.11
Efficient EV
94.3
1
$33.00
$15.09
EV Truck/SUV
150.9
1
$52.81
$24.14
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Hartland, NY
Morning
in Hartland on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning
in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph17% chanceLive 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
17 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 11m 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 Hartland, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 377.2 miles and takes about 8h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 188.6 miles from Hartland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.09 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 43 significant decision points across 377.2 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hartland, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
