Origin
Port Henry, NY
Evening in Port Henry on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
284 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Henry, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 284 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Dugway Road, North Hudson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
142 miles from Port Henry, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 284 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 16m 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 Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Dugway Road | — | — |
| North Hudson Road | — | — |
| North Hudson-Moriah Road | — | — |
| Highway 4C | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Henry, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on South Main Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Dugway Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dugway Road
4
Continue on North Hudson Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Hudson Road
5
Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Hudson-Moriah Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway 4C
7
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 9
8
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Blue Ridge Road
9
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
94 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Adirondack Northway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
12
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
14
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
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
18
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
21
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
22
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
23
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
27
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
29
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
30
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
31
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
32
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
33
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
34
Continue on Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
35
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
36
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 142 miles from Port Henry, NY, or about 2h 38m 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 62 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142 miles or 2h 38m 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 19m
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 Port Henry, 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 Port Henry, NY
This is one driving day of about 284 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Port Henry, 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 142 mi from Port Henry, NY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142 miles from Port Henry, 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
$46.75 one way
$93.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $55.04 | $110.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.70 | $125.41 |
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.82 | $13.63 |
| Efficient EV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.76 | $18.18 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
142 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
7 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
5h 16m 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 Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 284 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Dugway Road, North Hudson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142 miles from Port Henry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.75 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 straightforward 5h 16m 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 Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Henry, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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