Origin
Saranac Lake, NY
Afternoon in Saranac Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saranac Lake, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY covers 20.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 3, Alder Brook Road, Bloomingdale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on State Route 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 20.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 3 and Alder Brook Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on State Route 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and Alder Brook Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 3 / Bloomingdale Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is easy. At 37m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 3 / Bloomingdale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (NY 3 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (Alder Brook Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 3 / Bloomingdale Avenue
Turn right onto NY 3 / Bloomingdale Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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NY 3 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NY 3 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Alder Brook Road
Turn right onto Alder Brook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Alder Brook Road | 2.6 mi | 10m |
| Bloomingdale Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saranac Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 16.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saranac Lake, NY and Alder Brook, NY.
1
Start on NY 3; NY 86
77 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto NY 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
3
Continue on NY 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 3
4
Continue on NY 3
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Saranac Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 3
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on NY 3
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 3
7
Turn right onto Alder Brook Road
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Alder Brook Road
8
Arrive at destination
Alder Brook Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Alder Brook, NY
Afternoon in Alder Brook on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
37m 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 Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY covers 20.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 3, Alder Brook Road, Bloomingdale Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Saranac Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is easy. At 37m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 3 / Bloomingdale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (NY 3 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (Alder Brook Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saranac Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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