Origin
Kent, NY
Morning in Kent on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
7h 45m
Distance
354.6 mi
571 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 36m
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6 AM
7h 46m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 52m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 53m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This 354.6-mile journey from Kent, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-81 and the New York State Thruway, this route covers a significant distance within the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of $58 and two recommended stops, it's a feasible day trip for those looking for an efficient drive. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for varied road conditions as you make your way south. Plan your departure to maximize daylight hours for this approximately 355-mile trek.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.3 miles from Kent, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive features a 55% highway share, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more intricate local roads. You'll encounter a turn-heavy local drive profile, so expect frequent changes in direction and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 98.8 miles on I-81, offering a period of consistent highway travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these highway segments and more winding local routes, keeping your attention focused on navigation and driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 61 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 80.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 354.6 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 44 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
80.3 mi into trip
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~1h 44m 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
7
177.3 mi into trip
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~3h 57m 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 straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
230.6 mi into trip
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~5h 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...
8
342.9 mi into trip
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~7h 20m 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
348 mi into trip
|
~7h 32m 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 Kent, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
80.3 mi in
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~1h 44m
Mt Pocono
230.6 mi in
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~5h
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via US 6
Milford
231.4 mi in
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~5h 1m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
323 mi in
|
~6h 52m
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 |
| Ridge Road | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| 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 Kent, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Ford Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
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Ford Street
2
Turn right onto CR 6
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Kent Road
3
Turn right onto NY 18
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Roosevelt Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 32
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Peter Smith Road
5
Turn left onto NY 104
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto NY 260
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Sweden-Walker Road
7
Turn left onto NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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NY 531
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
10
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
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New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
15
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
16
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
20
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
21
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
22
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
23
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
24
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
25
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
27
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
29
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
30
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
40
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
42
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
46
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
47
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
48
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
49
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
51
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
52
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
53
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
54
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
55
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
56
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.
57
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.
58
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
60
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
61
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 45-minute duration, starting early from Kent, NY, is highly recommended to arrive in Brooklyn with ample daylight. Factor in the two stops to break up the drive, perhaps utilizing the longest stretch on I-81 for a longer driving segment between rests. The fuel cost is estimated at $58, so ensure your tank is full before departing. A key tip for this route is to be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, especially as you approach your destination in Brooklyn, where navigation will become more critical.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 177.3 miles from Kent, NY, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.3 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
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 Kent, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kent, NY
This is one driving day of about 354.6 miles and 7h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kent, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 177.3 mi from Kent, NY · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 177.3 miles from Kent, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.37 one way
$116.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.12 | $126.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.29 | $156.58 |
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
$58
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
| Efficient EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.03 | $14.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.8 | 1 | $49.64 | $22.69 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 AM
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.
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
7h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kent, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 354.6 miles and takes about 7h 45m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.3 miles from Kent, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.37 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 44 significant decision points across 354.6 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kent, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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