Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Black Brook, NY

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

300.6 mi

484 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 10m ★

6 AM

6h 23m

8 AM

6h 48m

10 AM

6h 32m

12 PM

6h 29m

3 PM

6h 33m

5 PM

6h 47m

8 PM

6h 15m

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

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Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Black Brook, NY

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

Traveling from Brooklyn to Black Brook covers 300.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 23 minutes of driving time. Because this journey consists entirely of local roads rather than major highways, it functions best as a focused day trip for those comfortable with a long stint behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $47 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route stays within the Northeast region of New York, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. While it is possible to complete the trip in one day, be prepared for a steady pace given the lack of highway travel.

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

150.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route has a 0% highway share. You will navigate through city and local corridors like Snyder, Rogers, and Church Avenues rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Because there are no long stretches of uninterrupted road—with the longest segment being 0 miles on Snyder Avenue—this trip requires frequent navigation and gear shifting. The character of this drive is distinctly technical, favoring consistent movement through local infrastructure over the monotony of a highway grind. It is a practical route for those who prefer staying off the major turnpikes.

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

There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near NY 27.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 300.6 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 3.4 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 40 key points

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

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 27

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

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

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...

7.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

10.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...

Towns Along This Route

Between Brooklyn, NY and Black Brook, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.

New York State Thruway North: Albany

41.8 mi in | ~1h 3m | via NY 17

Troy

153.5 mi in | ~3h 12m

Saratoga Springs

163.1 mi in | ~3h 26m

Glens Falls

166.5 mi in | ~3h 30m

Keene Valley

265 mi in | ~5h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
Adirondack Northway	97.7 mi	1h 53m
NJ 17	22.9 mi	28m
State Highway 9N	17.3 mi	26m
State Highway 73	11.5 mi	16m
I 787	9 mi	12m
NJ 3	4.3 mi	5m
Silver Lake Road	3.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

Use the straight / none lanes.

Turn left onto NY 27

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27

Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min

Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec

Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec

Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec

Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

98 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Turn left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 9

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto CR 1

2.9 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Road

Continue on CR 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Haselton Road

482 ft · 16 sec · Haselton Road

Continue on Haselton Road

153 ft · 4 sec · Haselton Road

Arrive at destination

Haselton Road

Trip Plan

To manage the 6-hour and 23-minute duration effectively, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local navigation. Since you are avoiding highways, departure times are critical; try to leave early in the morning to avoid the densest local traffic patterns that could extend your arrival time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $47 cost estimate assumes efficient driving on local roads where stop-and-go patterns can impact consumption. Because the route is entirely non-highway, maintain a flexible mindset regarding your arrival time. My best tip for this specific journey is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation frequently, as the reliance on local avenues means you will encounter significantly more intersections than a standard cross-state highway route.

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 150.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 150.3 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Brook, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 300.6 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, 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 NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.3 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

150 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

Arriving in Black Brook, NY

The final approach into Black Brook, 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 Black Brook, 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

$48.94 one way

$97.87 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$53.03	$106.06
premium	$4.88	$57.79	$115.58
diesel	$5.64	$66.78	$133.57

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

$49

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.2	1	$31.56	$14.43
Efficient EV	75.2	0	$26.30	$12.02
EV Truck/SUV	120.2	1	$42.08	$19.24

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 3 days ago

Origin

Brooklyn, NY

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Brook, NY

Evening in Black Brook on Sunday

Local time

6:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 22m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Black Brook, NY covers 300.6 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, 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 150.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.94 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.

Between Brooklyn, NY and Black Brook, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.

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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Black Brook, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Black Brook, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brooklyn, NY

Black Brook, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 22m on the road

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