Trip from Mattydale, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

259.6 mi

418 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 29m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 38m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 54m

8 PM

5h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Mattydale to Brooklyn covers approximately 259.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 44 minutes of drive time. Because this is a relatively straightforward journey within New York State, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to budget around $41 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is manageable in one sitting, keep in mind that the transition from the Syracuse area toward the dense urban environment of New York City will shift the pace of your travel significantly. Use this route if you are looking for an efficient way to connect upstate New York with the city, keeping in mind that the lack of scheduled stops gives you total control over your own pace.

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

129.8 miles from Mattydale, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long, monotonous stretches of open interstate. You will find that the route avoids the typical high-speed highway grind, favoring a more technical driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a drive that demands more focus and constant maneuvering compared to a standard freeway transit. The character of the road changes as you move from the outskirts of Mattydale into the progressively more crowded corridors leading toward Brooklyn. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires you to navigate local infrastructure for the entirety of the 259.9-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 37 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 133.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 11 / Brewerton Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 259.6 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 0.8 miles (US 11 / Brewerton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 11 / Brewerton Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11 / Brewerton Road toward US 11 North: Bailey Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 11 North: Bailey Road

82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

135.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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...

247.9 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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

253 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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 Mattydale, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

Mt Pocono

135.6 mi in | ~2h 43m | via US 6

Milford

136.4 mi in | ~2h 44m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

228 mi in | ~4h 35m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

244.5 mi in | ~4h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	133.4 mi	2h 39m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike	2 mi	3m
Holland Tunnel	1.9 mi	4m
NY 27	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 133.4 mi, about 2h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mattydale, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

Start on US 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Brewerton Road

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11

491 ft · 12 sec · Brewerton Road

Toward US 11 North: Bailey Road Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto South Bay Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Bay Road

Turn straight onto US 11

158 ft · 3 sec · Brewerton Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

7.5 mi · 10 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

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.

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.

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4 hour and 44 minute drive, plan your departure to avoid peak congestion times, as navigating into Brooklyn can be time-consuming once you reach the metro area. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this itinerary, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but be aware that local roads may offer fewer quick-access rest areas than major interstates. Keep your fuel budget of $41 in mind and consider topping off your tank before leaving Mattydale to avoid searching for stations in potentially high-traffic areas later on. A smart strategy for this specific route is to treat the lack of a longest uninterrupted stretch as an advantage by building in short, frequent breaks to stay sharp. Given the turn-heavy profile, prioritizing a well-rested start will ensure you remain comfortable throughout the entire 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 129.8 miles from Mattydale, NY, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.4 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.8 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mattydale, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mattydale, NY

This is one driving day of about 259.6 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Mattydale, 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 81 for about 133.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.8 mi from Mattydale, NY · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Jervis, NY

130 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

Maine, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Deposit, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Mattydale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.4 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

$42.73 one way

$85.46 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$46.21	$92.41
premium	$4.92	$50.32	$100.63
diesel	$5.61	$57.32	$114.63

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.9	0	$27.26	$12.46
Efficient EV	64.9	0	$22.72	$10.38
EV Truck/SUV	103.8	1	$36.34	$16.61

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Mattydale, NY

Night in Mattydale on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Night in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 12 mph 9% chance 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

37 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

5h 28m 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 Mattydale, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 259.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.8 miles from Mattydale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.73 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.

Between Mattydale, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

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Trip from Mattydale, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mattydale, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

37 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 28m on the road

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