Trip from Philadelphia, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

6h 59m

Distance

333.1 mi

536 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 48m ★

6 AM

6h 59m

8 AM

7h 22m

10 AM

7h 7m

12 PM

7h 5m

3 PM

7h 8m

5 PM

7h 21m

8 PM

6h 53m

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

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Philadelphia, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

Traveling from Philadelphia, NY, down to Brooklyn, NY, covers a distance of 341.8 miles. You should set aside approximately 5 hours and 59 minutes of drive time to complete this journey. Because the route is entirely local road-based, it functions well as a single-day trip, though you will need to account for a fuel budget of roughly $54. This trek keeps you within the Northeast region, moving from the northern part of New York State down toward the coast. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer local roads over high-speed interstates. Being prepared for a full day behind the wheel is essential given the lack of highway segments.

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

166.6 miles from Philadelphia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a smooth interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway driving. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Fort Drum Road, and Great Bend Road. Because the longest stretch on Main Street is 0 miles, you should prepare for constant shifts in direction and frequent turns throughout the journey. This personality makes the drive feel more involved than a typical highway commute, requiring your full attention as you move through the New York landscape. The technical nature of these local roads means your pace will be steady rather than fast.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 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 172.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 333.1 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 172.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

172.3 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

290.5 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

291.9 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

321.8 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

326.5 mi into trip | ~6h 46m 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 Along This Route

Between Philadelphia, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

Genesee Street South

87.4 mi in | ~1h 59m

Boston

172.3 mi in | ~3h 39m | via New York State Thruway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	201.9 mi	3h 53m
State Highway 12	22.8 mi	31m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
Bea Luck Road	19.8 mi	23m
State Highway 26	13.4 mi	19m
Erwin Parkway	9.7 mi	11m
Main Street	6.7 mi	7m
Martin Street Road	6.1 mi	10m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Sand Street

141 ft · 11 sec · Sand Street

Turn left onto US 11; NY 26

6.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

Turn left onto NY 26

2.8 mi · 3 min · Fort Drum Road

Continue on NY 26

2.3 mi · 3 min · Great Bend Road

Continue on NY 26

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 26

Continue on NY 26

6.1 mi · 10 min · Martin Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NY 26; NY 126

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Broad Street

Continue on NY 26

13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26

Continue on NY 26

1.3 mi · 3 min · North State Street

Continue on NY 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward Genesee Street South

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 90 East

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 6-hour trek, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to manage fatigue. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the winding, local-road segments before traffic builds up. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $54 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and idle time on local roads. Because you are navigating entirely off the highway, use a reliable GPS to track your turns on Great Bend Road and Fort Drum Road. Staying alert is key, as the high density of turns makes this a more demanding drive than a standard stretch of interstate.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 166.6 miles from Philadelphia, NY, or about 3h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.6 miles or 3h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 35m

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, NY

This is one driving day of about 333.1 miles and 6h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Philadelphia, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 166.6 mi from Philadelphia, NY · 3h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

167 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Brooklyn, NY

157 mi · 3h 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.6 miles from Philadelphia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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

$54.23 one way

$108.45 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$58.76	$117.53
premium	$4.88	$64.04	$128.07
diesel	$5.64	$74.00	$148.01

Estimated Tolls: $26.09

Holland Tunnel $16.00

New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09

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

$54

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.9	1	$34.98	$15.99
Efficient EV	83.3	0	$29.15	$13.32
EV Truck/SUV	133.2	1	$46.63	$21.32

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Philadelphia, NY

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

4:33 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

8 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

6h 59m 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 Philadelphia, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 333.1 miles and takes about 6h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 166.6 miles from Philadelphia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.23 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 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 Philadelphia, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

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Trip from Philadelphia, 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

Philadelphia, NY

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Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 59m on the road

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