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Trip from Broadalbin, 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

3h 48m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m

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

Downtown Broadalbin, NY, NY

Broadalbin, NY

Liliana Drew

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broadalbin, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Second Avenue, Midline Road, Perth-West Galway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

100.1 miles from Broadalbin, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

About the Cities

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?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 200.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 200.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Second 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broadalbin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Second Avenue
Midline Road
Perth-West Galway Road
Highway 30
Perth Road
Market Street
Pearl Street
East Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Second Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto South Second Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Second Avenue
3

Continue on Midline Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Midline Road
4

Turn right onto Perth-West Galway Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Perth-West Galway Road
5

Turn left onto State Highway 30

2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
6

Continue on Perth Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Perth Road
7

Continue on Market Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
8

Continue on Pearl Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pearl Street
9

Continue on East Main Street

381 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
10

Continue on State Highway 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 30
11

Turn left

397 ft · 12 sec
12

Continue straight

525 ft · 14 sec
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 90 East
14

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

25 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
15

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
16

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
17

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
18

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
19

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
20

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
21

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
22

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
23

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
24

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
25

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
26

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
27

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
28

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

430 ft · 15 sec · NY 9A
29

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Laight Street
30

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
31

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
32

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
33

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
34

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
35

Turn left onto Caton Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
36

Continue on Linden Boulevard

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard
37

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
38

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 100.1 miles from Broadalbin, NY, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

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 44 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 7m

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 Broadalbin, 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 Broadalbin, NY

This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Broadalbin, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from Broadalbin, NY · 1h 54m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

100 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from Broadalbin, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$32.95 one way

$65.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.63 $71.27
premium $4.92 $38.80 $77.61
diesel $5.61 $44.20 $88.40

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

$33

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.1 0 $21.02 $9.61
Efficient EV 50.1 0 $17.52 $8.01
EV Truck/SUV 80.1 1 $28.03 $12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Broadalbin, NY

Late night in Broadalbin on Saturday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

100 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

3h 48m 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 Broadalbin, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Second Avenue, Midline Road, Perth-West Galway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from Broadalbin, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broadalbin, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Broadalbin, 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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