Origin
Waddington, NY
Late night in Waddington on Saturday
Local time
2:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 11m
Distance
395 mi
636 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 3m
★
6 AM
8h 11m
8 AM
8h 27m
10 AM
8h 17m
12 PM
8h 15m
3 PM
8h 17m
5 PM
8h 26m
8 PM
8h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waddington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 395 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Lincoln Avenue, Highway 37, NY 812 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.5 miles from Waddington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Waddington, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1634
Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.
Top landmarks
- • Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- • Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 11m drive with frequent turns across 395 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| NY 812 | — | — |
| Highway 812 | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| William Street | — | — |
| Highway 58 | — | — |
| Balmat-Fowler Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waddington, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 37
18 mi
·
24 min
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State Highway 37
4
Take the exit sharp left toward NY 812
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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NY 812
5
Turn left onto State Highway 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 812
6
Continue on North State Street
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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North State Street
7
Continue on State Highway 812
11 mi
·
13 min
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State Highway 812
8
At the end of the road, turn right
11 mi
·
13 min
9
Turn left onto William Street
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
William Street
10
Continue on State Highway 58
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 58
11
Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
12
Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 812
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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State Highway 812
14
Continue on State Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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State Street
15
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on State Route 3
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
17
Turn left onto Indian River Road
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
18
Continue on Indian River Road
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
19
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on State Highway 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
21
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
22
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ross Road
23
Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
24
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
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52 sec
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State Highway 12
25
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
26
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
28
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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State Route 49
29
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
30
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
33
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
34
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
35
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
36
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
37
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
38
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NJ 3 East: New York
39
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
40
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
41
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
42
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
43
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
44
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
45
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
46
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
47
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
48
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
49
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
50
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
51
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
52
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
53
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
54
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
55
Continue on Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
56
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.5 miles from Waddington, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.5 miles or 4h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 197.5 miles or 4h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 56m
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 Waddington, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waddington, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Waddington, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 197.5 mi from Waddington, NY · 4h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
198 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Albany, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
198 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.5 miles from Waddington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brooklyn, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.02 one way
$130.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.31 | $140.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.56 | $153.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.21 | $174.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$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
$65
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.47 | $18.96 |
| Efficient EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.56 | $15.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158 | 1 | $55.30 | $25.28 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
2:41 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
8h 11m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 395 miles and takes about 8h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Avenue, Highway 37, NY 812. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 197.5 miles from Waddington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 11m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waddington, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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