Origin
Black Brook, NY
Evening in Black Brook on Sunday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Brook, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
293.5 mi
472 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Brook, NY
Brent Singleton
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 293.5 miles from Black Brook to New York City, this journey takes approximately 6 hours and 7 minutes of pure drive time. Since the route is primarily highway-focused, it is feasible to complete the trip in a single day, making it a straightforward trek across the Northeast region. You should budget roughly $46 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive is manageable as a day trip, planning for at least one stop will help you stay refreshed as you transition from the Adirondacks toward the busy metropolitan environment of NYC. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to bridge the gap between upstate New York and 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
146.7 miles from Black Brook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 61% of your mileage is spent on highways like the Adirondack Northway and I-87. You will settle into a long rhythm during your longest stretch of 118.6 miles on I-87, which provides the bulk of the route's momentum. The character of the drive shifts from the open stretches of northern New York to the more congested environment encountered as you approach the city via NJ 17. While the experience is largely a functional interstate grind, the transition from rural roads to the dense infrastructure near your destination is palpable. Prepare for a mix of steady highway cruising followed by the inevitable increase in traffic density as you near the final miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.3 miles in near I 87.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 293.5 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 139.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
139.3 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
140.1 mi into trip
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~3h in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
9
257.9 mi into trip
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~5h 16m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
259.3 mi into trip
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~5h 18m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
289.2 mi into trip
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~5h 56m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Towns Along This Route
Between Black Brook, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Albany
139.3 mi in
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~2h 58m
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via I 87
New York
139.3 mi in
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~2h 58m
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via I 87
Buffalo
139.3 mi in
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~2h 58m
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via I 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 103.7 mi | 2h 1m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 9N | 17.2 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Silver Lake Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Brook, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Haselton Road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Haselton Road
2
Turn right onto CR 1
4.0 mi
·
9 min
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Silver Lake Road
3
Turn right onto CR 1
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NY 9N
17 mi
·
26 min
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State Highway 9N
5
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
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State Highway 73
6
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
8
Merge onto I 87
104 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
16
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
24
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours when approaching New York City. Since the route requires roughly $46 in gas, check your fuel levels before leaving Black Brook to avoid premium prices near the city limits. Plan for at least one substantial stop to break up the long stretches of highway, especially given the concentration of travel on I-87. Because this is a single-day trip, keep your schedule flexible to accommodate potential delays on the more congested sections of the road. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep an eye on your GPS as you transition onto NJ 17, as the change in road type can lead to sudden changes in traffic flow.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.7 miles from Black Brook, NY, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 miles or 3h 7m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Black Brook, 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 Black Brook, NY
This is one driving day of about 293.5 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Black Brook, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.7 mi from Black Brook, NY · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 146.7 miles from Black Brook, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.78 one way
$95.56 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $51.78 | $103.56 |
| premium | $4.88 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.21 | $130.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$48
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.82 | $14.09 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.68 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.09 | $18.78 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
16 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
6h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Brook, NY to New York City, NY covers 293.5 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.7 miles from Black Brook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.78 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 293.5 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 139.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Black Brook, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
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