Trip from Tyrone, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

273.1 mi

439 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 4m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Tyrone to Brooklyn covers 258.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a more relaxed pace. Expect to spend approximately $41 on fuel for the journey across New York state. Since the drive stays entirely within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the rural landscapes of Tyrone toward the dense urban environment of Brooklyn. It is a straightforward trek that works well for a direct trip, provided you are prepared for the transition from quieter local roads to the high-traffic density of the city.

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

136.5 miles from Tyrone, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero percent highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 258.1-mile duration. The path requires frequent adjustments as you weave through the changing terrain, offering a more hands-on experience than high-speed motorways. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, technical pace. You will find that the character of the road remains demanding from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through every turn.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.7 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 273.1 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 95.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

95.7 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

149.1 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

261.2 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in

Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

261.4 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

266.4 mi into trip | ~5h 41m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tyrone, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

Mt Pocono

149.1 mi in | ~3h 10m | via US 6

Milford

149.9 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

241.5 mi in | ~5h 1m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

258 mi in | ~5h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	63.8 mi	1h 15m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
State Highway 14A	8 mi	12m
Watkins Road	6.4 mi	8m
North Catherine Street	6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 63.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mill Street

210 ft · 9 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto County Road 23A

0.2 mi · 23 sec · County Road 23A

At end of road, turn right onto CR 23

0.2 mi · 34 sec · County Road 23

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 23

202 ft · 10 sec · County Road 23

Turn left onto NY 226

5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 226

At end of road, turn right onto NY 14A

8.0 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14A

Continue on NY 14

385 ft · 4 sec · Lake Shore Drive

Continue on NY 14

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 14

6.0 mi · 7 min · North Catherine Street

Continue on NY 14

1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 14

6.4 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road

Continue on North Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Take the ramp onto NY 13

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NY 13

Merge onto I 86; NY 17; NY 13

64 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

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 straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 3-minute duration, timing your departure is key to avoiding peak congestion as you approach the Brooklyn area. Since this is a non-highway route, your progress will depend heavily on local traffic flow, so build in extra buffer time for potential delays. Keep your $41 fuel budget in mind and consider refueling before you hit the more congested final approach where gas station access may become less convenient. Because this is a single-day trip with no scheduled stops, prioritize your comfort by planning a quick break midway to stretch your legs. Most importantly, stay focused on the constant turns and local signage to ensure you remain on track throughout the entire journey.

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 136.5 miles from Tyrone, NY, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.8 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.5 miles or 2h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

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 Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, NY

This is one driving day of about 273.1 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tyrone, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 63.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.5 mi from Tyrone, NY · 2h 55m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

137 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

Ramapo, NY to Brooklyn, NY

44.1 mi · 1h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.5 miles from Tyrone, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.8 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

$44.95 one way

$89.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$48.61	$97.22
premium	$4.92	$52.93	$105.86
diesel	$5.61	$60.30	$120.59

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$45

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.9	1	$28.68	$13.11
Efficient EV	68.3	0	$23.90	$10.92
EV Truck/SUV	109.2	1	$38.23	$17.48

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 21 hours ago

Origin

Tyrone, NY

Morning in Tyrone on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Morning in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 12 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

57°F

Ramapo, NY

137 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

9 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

5h 55m 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 Tyrone, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 273.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.5 miles from Tyrone, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.95 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.

Between Tyrone, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

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Trip from Tyrone, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Tyrone, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

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