Origin
Tupper Lake, NY
Afternoon in Tupper Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupper Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
304 mi
489 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 19m
★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupper Lake, NY
James Mirakian
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 304-mile drive from Tupper Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY will take approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on I 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, and State Highway 28N, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $50. This drive offers a mixed driving experience as you transition from the Northeast region's natural beauty towards the more urban Northeast. It's a straightforward journey that can be completed in a single day without feeling overly rushed.
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
152 miles from Tupper Lake, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 304 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, balancing highway efficiency with more local road experiences. With 60% of the route on highways like the Adirondack Northway (I 87), you’ll encounter stretches of faster, more direct travel. The longest uninterrupted drive segment clocks in at 118.6 miles on I 87, providing a significant period of consistent speed. As you progress, expect the road to transition, offering a varied feel behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. This blend means you'll experience both the ease of highway cruising and the nuances of state highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 142 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 304 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 142 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
142 mi into trip
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~3h 6m 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
260.6 mi into trip
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~5h 24m 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
262 mi into trip
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~5h 25m 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
291.8 mi into trip
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~6h 3m 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
296.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tupper Lake, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Albany
142 mi in
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~3h 6m
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via I 87
New York
142 mi in
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~3h 6m
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via I 87
Buffalo
142 mi in
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~3h 6m
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via I 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 77 mi | 1h 30m |
| State Highway 28N | 30.3 mi | 43m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| Adirondack Trail | 19.3 mi | 27m |
| Olmstedville Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| A P Morse Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupper Lake, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on NY 3; NY 30
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Park Street
2
Turn left onto NY 30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wawbeek Avenue
3
Continue on NY 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adirondack Trail
4
Continue on NY 30
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Moody Road
5
Continue on NY 30
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Trail
6
Continue on NY 30
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lake Street
7
Continue on NY 30
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Adirondack Trail
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 28N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 28N
9
Continue on NY 28N
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Newcomb Road
10
Continue on NY 28N
30 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 28N
11
Turn slight left onto CR 30
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
A P Morse Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Donnelly Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Donnelly Road
13
Continue on CR 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 29
14
Continue on CR 19
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Olmstedville Road
15
Turn straight onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 9
16
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Valley Farm Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
18
Merge onto I 87
77 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
24
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.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
26
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
30
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
31
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
32
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
34
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
35
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
36
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
37
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
39
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.
40
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.
41
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
43
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, 30-minute drive, departing early in the morning from Tupper Lake is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic closer to East Flatbush. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed, but be mindful of the 118.6-mile stretch on I 87 where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $50 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, and consider topping off before you get too low.
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 152 miles from Tupper Lake, NY, or about 3h 18m 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 67 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152 miles or 3h 18m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tupper Lake, 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 Tupper Lake, NY
This is one driving day of about 304 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Tupper Lake, 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 152 mi from Tupper Lake, NY · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152 miles from Tupper Lake, 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 East Flatbush, NY
The final approach into East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, 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
$50.04 one way
$100.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.92 | $117.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.12 | $134.24 |
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
$50
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.92 | $14.59 |
| Efficient EV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.56 | $19.46 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
6h 30m 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 Tupper Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 304 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, State Highway 28N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152 miles from Tupper Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.04 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 304 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 142 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tupper Lake, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
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