Trip from Holley, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

364.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Holley, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 364.1 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wright Street, Public Square, Mechanic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

182.1 miles from Holley, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 364.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 65 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wright Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wright Street 0 mi 0m
Public Square 0 mi 0m
Mechanic Street 0 mi 0m
State Street 0 mi 0m
Brockport-Holley Road 0 mi 0m
West Avenue 0 mi 0m
Redman Road 0 mi 0m
Fourth Section Road 0 mi 0m
Longest stretch: Wright Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Albion Street

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Continue on Wright Street

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Continue on Public Square

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Continue on Mechanic Street

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Continue on State Street

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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

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Continue on West Avenue

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Turn right onto Redman Road

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Turn left onto Fourth Section Road

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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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Keep slight right

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Continue on State Route 414

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Turn left

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

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Continue on Clark Street Road

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Turn right onto State Street

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Turn left onto Dill Street

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Continue on Loop Road

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Turn left onto Genesee Street

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Continue on West Genesee Street Road

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Turn right onto East Lake Street

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Route 41

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Highway 41

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Turn right onto North West Street

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Take the ramp left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

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Continue on Essex Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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Turn straight

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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

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Turn slight left onto Laight Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

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Continue on Gowanus Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

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Turn left onto Caton Avenue

62

Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

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Turn left onto Church Avenue

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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

65

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.1 miles from Holley, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.1 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Holley, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Holley, NY

This is one driving day of about 364.1 miles and 6h 27m.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

182 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

Syracuse, NY to Brooklyn, NY

253.7 mi · 4h 28m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 182.1 mi from Holley, NY

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.1 miles from Holley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $4.01 $57.47 $114.94
midgrade $4.48 $64.23 $128.47
premium $4.86 $69.68 $139.36
diesel $4.69 $67.29 $134.57

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 127.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Holley, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 364.1 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wright Street, Public Square, Mechanic Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.1 miles from Holley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.47 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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