Origin
Porter, NY
Morning in Porter on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
214.4 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
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6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Porter to Brooklyn covers 220.9 miles across the Northeast, making for a manageable journey that typically takes 4 hours and 22 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan to complete the trip in a single day rather than splitting it up. Budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance between these two New York locations. While the drive is straightforward in terms of duration, the local road profile means you will spend more time navigating turns than cruising on high-speed interstates. It is an ideal route for those who prefer staying off the major highways and experiencing the local landscape firsthand.
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
107.2 miles from Porter, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will find yourself navigating a turn-heavy path that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey keeps you engaged with frequent changes in direction as you transition through the Northeast region. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, the drive moves at a consistent, moderate pace. Prepare for a technical drive that requires steady navigation rather than the passive experience of highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Porter, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hegeman Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 22
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on South Grimes Hill Road
128 ft
·
10 sec
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South Grimes Hill Road
2
Turn right onto State Highway 22
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 22
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on State Highway 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 22
5
Turn right onto State Highway 29
10 mi
·
16 min
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State Highway 29
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
59 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
7
Turn right onto Hill Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hill Street
8
Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hegeman Bridge Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left
22 mi
·
34 min
10
Turn right onto Plank Road
466 ft
·
19 sec
·
Plank Road
11
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakwood Avenue
12
Continue on 10th Street
390 ft
·
14 sec
·
10th Street
13
Turn right onto Hoosick Street
512 ft
·
17 sec
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Hoosick Street
14
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
Keep slight right
9.4 mi
·
13 min
16
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
18
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
19
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
20
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NJ 3 East: New York
23
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
24
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
25
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
26
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
27
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
28
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
29
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
30
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
32
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
34
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
35
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
36
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
38
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Caton Avenue
39
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
40
Turn left onto Church Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
41
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 22-minute trip, your best strategy is to leave early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion as you approach the city. Even though there are no planned stops in the data, the flexibility of a local route allows you to pull over whenever you need a quick break. Keep your fuel budget of $35 in mind, as local roads often lack the frequent, large-scale service plazas found on major interstates. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to double-check your GPS frequently, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make it easy to miss a turn on local backroads. Staying alert at every intersection will ensure your arrival in Brooklyn remains stress-free.
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 107.2 miles from Porter, NY, or about 2h 25m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Porter, 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 Porter, NY
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Porter, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Porter, NY · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.2 miles from Porter, 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
$34.90 one way
$69.81 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
| premium | $4.88 | $41.22 | $82.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$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
$35
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.02 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Morning in Brooklyn on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
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
4 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
4h 50m 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 Porter, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 22, North Main Street, Highway 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Porter, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.90 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Porter, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Porter, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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