Origin
Montgomery, NY
Evening in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
2h
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Montgomery to Brooklyn covers 88.2 miles and takes approximately two hours under normal traffic conditions. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion rather than a multi-day journey. You will primarily navigate via Highway 17K, I-84 East, and I-87 to reach your destination. Budgeting about $14 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire trip. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the drive. This route offers a straightforward transit option for those moving between the Hudson Valley and the city.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Montgomery, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Montgomery, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The route transitions through various road types, though it lacks long, monotonous highway stretches; in fact, there are no significant uninterrupted highway segments on Highway 17K. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by local roads and transitions rather than high-speed cruising. The character of the drive is technical and demanding, so stay alert as you manage the winding path toward your final destination in Brooklyn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 17K is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 3 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 17K
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Ward Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Ward Street
2
Continue on State Highway 17K
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 17K
3
Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
4
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
6
Continue straight
427 ft
·
10 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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I 87 South: New York City
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
12
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NJ 3 East: New York
13
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
14
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
17
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
18
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
19
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
21
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
22
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
24
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
25
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
26
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
28
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
29
Continue on Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns to avoid the busiest times on the road. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 88.2-mile path, be sure to fuel up before you leave Montgomery so you don't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the more technical sections. Keep in mind that the lack of highway driving means your travel time can fluctuate based on local congestion, so build in a little extra cushion. A helpful tip is to check your GPS closely before starting, as the turn-heavy nature of the local roads makes it easy to miss a turn if you aren't paying attention to the transition between 17K and the interstate system.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.1 miles from Montgomery, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Montgomery, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montgomery, NY
This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Montgomery, NY · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 44.1 miles from Montgomery, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$14.36 one way
$28.72 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| premium | $4.88 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$14
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
44 mi in
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
2 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
2h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 88.2 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 17K, I 84 East, I 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Montgomery, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montgomery, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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