Origin
Rhinebeck, NY
Afternoon in Rhinebeck on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhinebeck, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
107.8 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhinebeck, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling the 115.9 miles from Rhinebeck to Brooklyn serves as a straightforward journey through the heart of New York. You can expect the drive to take approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $18, this route is an economical way to navigate between the Hudson Valley and the city. Since the entire trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New York, you won't need to worry about major regional transitions. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that allows you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay, keeping your travel logistics simple and efficient.
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
53.9 miles from Rhinebeck, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route utilizes South Road, Albany Post Road, and North Road, you will navigate local thoroughfares rather than high-speed highways. In fact, this path features a 0% highway share, meaning you won't experience long, uninterrupted stretches of driving. The longest continuous segment on South Road offers no significant relief from the winding nature of the drive. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel where the road profile remains consistently technical from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 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 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 107.8 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 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.6 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
8
34.8 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
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 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York St...
9
65.2 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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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
8
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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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
8
96.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Rhinebeck, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Albany
34.8 mi in
|
~50m
New York State Thruway
34.8 mi in
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~50m
Jersey City
96.3 mi in
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~2h 5m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
96.3 mi in
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~2h 5m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
96.4 mi in
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~2h 5m
Manhattan
98.1 mi in
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~2h 8m
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via I 78
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 29 mi | 33m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| US 9W | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Albany Post Road | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinebeck, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on US 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
2
Continue on US 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Road
3
Continue on US 9
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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North Road
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Delafield Street
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West: Mid-Hudson Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto US 44; NY 55
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on US 44; NY 55
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mid-Hudson Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto US 9W
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto NY 32
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North Plank Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 84; NY 52
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84; NY 52
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
17
Merge onto I 87
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
22
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
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
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
27
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
30
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
31
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
32
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
35
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.
36
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.
37
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
38
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
39
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, flexibility is your greatest asset when planning your departure time. Since the trip takes roughly 2 hours and 23 minutes, you can easily complete the journey in one push without needing planned stops. However, because you are navigating local roads rather than highways, keep an eye on your fuel levels before you leave Rhinebeck to ensure you stay within your $18 budget. Since there are no designated stops on this 115.9-mile route, make sure you are comfortable with the duration before heading out. Pay close attention to navigation cues, as the frequent turns on the local road network require you to stay alert throughout the entire drive.
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 53.9 miles from Rhinebeck, NY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
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 Rhinebeck, 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 Rhinebeck, NY
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rhinebeck, 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 New York State Thruway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Rhinebeck, NY · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 53.9 miles from Rhinebeck, 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
$17.55 one way
$35.10 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| premium | $4.88 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.95 | $47.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.45
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(29 mi)
$1.45
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
$18
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.32 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
54 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m 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 Rhinebeck, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, US 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Rhinebeck, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 107.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rhinebeck, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
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