Origin
Tupper Lake, NY
Afternoon in Tupper Lake on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tupper Lake, NY
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tupper-Saranac Highway, Adirondack Trail, Tupper Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tupper-Saranac Highway 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tupper-Saranac Highway | — | — |
| Adirondack Trail | — | — |
| Tupper Lake Highway | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| Algonquin Street | — | — |
| George H Lapan Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Canaras Avenue | — | — |
| Olive Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tupper-Saranac Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupper Lake, NY and Alder Brook, NY.
1
Start on East Park Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Street
2
Continue on Tupper-Saranac Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tupper-Saranac Highway
3
Continue on Adirondack Trail
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Adirondack Trail
4
Continue on Tupper Lake Highway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Tupper Lake Highway
5
Continue on State Route 3
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 3
6
Continue on Algonquin Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Algonquin Street
7
Continue on George H Lapan Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
George H Lapan Memorial Highway
8
Turn left onto Canaras Avenue
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Canaras Avenue
9
Continue on Olive Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto Bloomingdale Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
12
Continue on State Route 3
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 3
13
Continue on Saranac Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Saranac Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on State Route 3
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 3
16
Turn right onto Alder Brook Road
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Alder Brook Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Tupper Lake, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Tupper Lake, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alder Brook, NY
The final approach into Alder Brook, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Alder Brook, NY
Afternoon in Alder Brook on Thursday
Local time
2:20 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
1h 8m 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 Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tupper-Saranac Highway, Adirondack Trail, Tupper Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.86 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 Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tupper Lake, NY to Alder Brook, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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