Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
44.5 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from Ossining, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 44.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Upper Croton Avenue, Croton Avenue, Pleasantville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
22.2 miles from Ossining, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 44.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Croton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Croton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasantville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chappaqua Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York City | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ossining, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
Start on Upper Croton Avenue
Continue on Upper Croton Avenue
Continue on Croton Avenue
Turn right onto Pleasantville Road
Turn straight onto Chappaqua Road
Turn right
Turn straight onto New York City
Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
Continue on Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 44.5 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.2 miles or 42m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ossining, 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 Ossining, NY
This is one driving day of about 44.5 miles and 1h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Ossining, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Ossining, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $8.22 | $16.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Ossining on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, NY
22 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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