Origin
Stephentown, NY
Morning in Stephentown on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stephentown, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
153 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stephentown, NY
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Trip Overview
This 153-mile drive from Stephentown, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes. With 94% of the route on highways, you'll find it to be an efficient trip, estimated to cost around $25 in fuel. The drive primarily utilizes NY 22, I-684, and the Hutchinson River Parkway, offering a direct path through the Northeast region of New York state. This route is ideal for those seeking a quick and uncomplicated transition from upstate to the city.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Stephentown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 153-mile trip, with 94% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 80.7 miles on NY 22, which will likely offer a different feel than the interstate portions. The transition to I-684 and then the Hutchinson River Parkway will bring you into more developed areas, characteristic of a highway-focused drive. This route prioritizes speed and directness, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 118.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 153 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 118.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.3 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m 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
7
127.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
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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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
143.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m 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
143.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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
144 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stephentown, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
New York City
118.1 mi in
|
~2h 44m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
143.7 mi in
|
~3h 22m
Union Turnpike West
143.8 mi in
|
~3h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 22 | 80.7 mi | 1h 58m |
| I 684 | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| State Route 22 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 22
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stephentown, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 43
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 43
2
Turn slight right onto NY 22
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 22
3
Continue on NY 22
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on NY 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 22
5
Turn straight onto NY 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 22
6
Turn left onto NY 22
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 22
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 22
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 22
8
Turn slight left onto NY 22
60 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
NY 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 684
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 684
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
14
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
15
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
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.
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
20
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
26
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
28
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
29
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
30
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
31
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
32
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
33
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
35
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 41-minute drive, leaving Stephentown in the morning is advisable to avoid potential traffic closer to Brooklyn. With only 153 miles, you can comfortably complete this in one day, allowing for flexibility with stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 80.7 miles on NY 22, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that section if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25, and ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
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 76.5 miles from Stephentown, NY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 Stephentown, 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 Stephentown, NY
This is one driving day of about 153 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stephentown, 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 NY 22 for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Stephentown, NY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 76.5 miles from Stephentown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.18 one way
$50.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $27.23 | $54.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.65 | $59.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
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
$25
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m 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 Stephentown, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 22, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 miles from Stephentown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.18 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 153 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 118.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.3 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stephentown, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West.
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