Origin
Alder Brook, NY
Evening in Alder Brook on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malone, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike, Adirondack Trail, Alder Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NY 3 / State Route 3.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY is easy. At 1h 21m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
Turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
Turn right onto CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
At end of road, turn left onto CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
24.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NY 30 / Adirondack Trail
Turn right onto NY 30 / Adirondack Trail
Navigation decision point
6
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 11; NY 30 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 11; NY 30 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike | 19.2 mi | 46m |
| Adirondack Trail | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Alder Brook Road | 2.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 3 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Finney Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
— 19.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alder Brook, NY and Malone, NY.
1
Start on Alder Brook Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Alder Brook Road
2
Continue on Alder Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alder Brook Road
3
Turn left onto NY 3
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 3
4
Turn right onto CR 26
15 mi
·
36 min
·
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 26
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
6
Turn right onto NY 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Adirondack Trail
7
Continue on NY 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Finney Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 11; NY 30
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 11; NY 30
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Alder Brook, NY · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Alder Brook, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Malone, NY
The final approach into Malone, 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 Malone, 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
$6.44 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
(19.2 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Malone, NY
Evening in Malone on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
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
19 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
1h 21m 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 Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike, Adirondack Trail, Alder Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Alder Brook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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.
The drive from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY is easy. At 1h 21m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (CR 26 / Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alder Brook, NY to Malone, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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