Origin
Glens Falls, NY
Afternoon in Glens Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glens Falls, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
208 mi
335 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Glens Falls, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Glens Falls to Brooklyn covers 213.2 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads like Hudson Avenue, Broad Street, and Main Street rather than interstates, it is best suited as a one-day trip. You should budget about $34 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel rather than relying on cruise control. While both ends of the trip are located in the Northeast, the character of the drive shifts significantly as you transition from the upstate environment of New York toward the dense urban landscape of the city. This route is a solid choice if you prefer avoiding major highways in favor of a more direct, local approach.
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
104 miles from Glens Falls, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate trek, as this route features a 0% highway share. The road's personality is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring your full attention as you navigate through local streets. With 0 miles of uninterrupted stretches on Hudson Avenue, the drive is constant and engaging rather than monotonous. You will spend your time moving through various town centers and local corridors, which dictates a slower, more deliberate pace. Because of the technical nature of these local roads, you should prepare for a drive that demands frequent adjustments and active steering from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 46.8 miles in near I 87.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 208 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 46.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
46.8 mi into trip
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~59m 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...
9
165.4 mi into trip
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~3h 17m 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
166.8 mi into trip
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~3h 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
196.7 mi into trip
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~3h 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
8
201.4 mi into trip
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~4h 7m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Towns Along This Route
Between Glens Falls, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Albany
46.8 mi in
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~59m
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via I 87
New York
46.8 mi in
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~59m
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via I 87
Buffalo
46.8 mi in
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~59m
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via I 87
Jersey City
196.6 mi in
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~3h 56m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
196.6 mi in
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~3h 56m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
196.7 mi in
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~3h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 44.5 mi | 53m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Caton Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY32
340 ft
·
19 sec
·
Centennial Circle
2
Continue on Hudson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Avenue
3
Continue on Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on CR 28
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 87 South
6
Merge onto I 87
45 mi
·
53 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
14
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
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
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
19
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
22
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
23
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
27
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
28
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
31
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 51-minute journey without highway relief, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay refreshed. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads you will be navigating. Keep your fuel budget of $34 in mind and consider topping off your tank before leaving Glens Falls to ensure a smooth transition through the various towns along the way. Because you are relying on roads like Broad Street and Main Street, keep a close eye on your GPS to stay on track through the frequent turns. Prioritize a steady pace rather than trying to rush, as the local road network is not designed for high-speed travel.
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 104 miles from Glens Falls, NY, or about 2h 6m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104 miles or 2h 6m 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 23m
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 Glens Falls, 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 Glens Falls, NY
This is one driving day of about 208 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glens Falls, 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 104 mi from Glens Falls, NY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 104 miles from Glens Falls, 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 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.
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
$33.86 one way
$67.72 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| premium | $4.88 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
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
$34
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.84 | $9.98 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.20 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.12 | $13.31 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
104 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
5 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glens Falls, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 208 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 104 miles from Glens Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.86 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 208 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 46.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 166.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glens Falls, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
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