Origin
Scarsdale, NY
Afternoon in Scarsdale on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarsdale, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scarsdale, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.9-mile drive from Scarsdale, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 54 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for getting between these two New York locations. The journey primarily utilizes the Hutchinson River Parkway and the Jackie Robinson Parkway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to consider an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two distinct parts of New York.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 55% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major parkways like the Hutchinson River Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 5.2 miles. The road character will likely shift as you transition from parkway driving to more urban road conditions as you approach Brooklyn. While not an intense highway grind, it offers a blend of faster-paced driving and potentially more varied traffic patterns closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 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 18.2 miles in near I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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...
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
21.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scarsdale, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Hutchinson River Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
Hutchinson River Parkway South
8 mi in
|
~14m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
21.6 mi in
|
~35m
Union Turnpike West
21.7 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Post Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarsdale, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 22
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Post Road
2
Continue on NY 22
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on NY 22
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
4
Turn left onto Sandford Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sandford Boulevard East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
6
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
8
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
20
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
22
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
23
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
24
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
29
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Scarsdale, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Scarsdale, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brooklyn, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
40 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scarsdale, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 30.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, White Plains Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Scarsdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scarsdale, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Hutchinson River Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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