Trip from Patterson, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

72.2 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 48m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 59m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

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Patterson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

Traveling from Patterson to Brooklyn covers 73.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a simple one-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Northeast region. Because the route utilizes a mix of local roads like Highway 311 and Highway 22 before transitioning to the Hutchinson River Parkway, it functions best as a direct, no-fuss commute. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the straightforward nature of this drive allows for easy planning without the need for complex itineraries.

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

36.1 miles from Patterson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share for much of its duration. You will navigate through varied road types, starting on local stretches like Highway 311, where there is no long-distance uninterrupted driving. The path transitions from the quieter, winding roads of Patterson toward the more structured flow of the Hutchinson River Parkway as you approach the city. Because you are dealing with technical local roads, you will need to remain engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a long-haul highway rhythm. It is a drive that requires your full attention as the landscape shifts from rural Northern Westchester into the dense urban environment of Brooklyn.

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

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 72.2 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 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

37.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

46.5 mi into trip | ~1h in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Whitestone Bridge

62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

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 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...

63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...

63.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Towns Along This Route

Between Patterson, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.

New York City

37.4 mi in | ~47m

Jackie Robinson Parkway West

62.9 mi in | ~1h 25m

Union Turnpike West

63.1 mi in | ~1h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 684	27.4 mi	32m
Hutchinson River Parkway	15.9 mi	23m
State Highway 22	9.1 mi	14m
Jackie Robinson Parkway	4.8 mi	8m
Van Wyck Expressway	3.4 mi	5m
Whitestone Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	2m
Hutchinson River Expressway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 684 — 27.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 311

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 311

At end of road, turn right onto NY 22

9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 684

27 mi · 32 min · I 684

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn Use the slight left lane.

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec

Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue

Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kings Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

136 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

376 ft · 12 sec · Kings Highway

Turn right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Utica Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Church Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Church Avenue

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

257 ft · 8 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this 1 hour and 39 minute journey is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Avoid peak rush hours if you want to keep your travel time closer to the estimated duration, as the local roads can become congested. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the short distance, but keeping a small buffer in your budget for the $12 fuel cost is wise. A key tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant during the transition from the local segments onto the Hutchinson River Parkway, as the driving style changes significantly once you merge. Keep your navigation system active to help manage the frequent turns throughout the initial 73.6-mile stretch.

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 36.1 miles from Patterson, NY, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 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 72.2 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 miles or 46m 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 23m

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 Patterson, 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 Patterson, NY

This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 43m.

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

The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.1 mi from Patterson, NY · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Rochelle, NY

36 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

East Flatbush, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Patterson, 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

$11.75 one way

$23.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$12.74	$25.47
premium	$4.88	$13.88	$27.76
diesel	$5.64	$16.04	$32.08

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.7	$7.58	$3.47
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.32	$2.89
EV Truck/SUV	28.9	$10.11	$4.62

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Patterson, NY

Evening in Patterson on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

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

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

1h 43m 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 Patterson, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Patterson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.75 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.

Between Patterson, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.

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Trip from Patterson, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Patterson, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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