Trip from Yonkers, NY to Black Brook, NY

Drive Time

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 7m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 25m

8 PM

5h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Yonkers, NY

Malcolm Garret

Black Brook, NY

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

Traveling from Yonkers to Black Brook covers 288.2 miles and typically takes about six hours of driving time. You will primarily utilize the New York State Thruway, the Adirondack Northway, and State Highway 9N to complete this journey. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily tackle the route in a single day, though you should factor in roughly $47 for fuel costs. The trip stays entirely within the Northeast region of New York, transitioning from the busy suburban landscape of the lower Hudson Valley toward the more rugged interior. Since you only need one planned stop, it is a straightforward trek that avoids the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.

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

144.1 miles from Yonkers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip that shifts significantly in pace as you move north. You begin with a substantial 137.7-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, which provides your fastest progress, but keep in mind that highways only account for 15% of this journey. As you transition onto local roads, the drive transforms into a turn-heavy experience that demands more focused attention. Navigating these technical sections requires a different mindset than the initial interstate portion. The contrast between the open highway and the winding local segments makes for an engaging drive that keeps you alert behind the wheel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 137.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 288.2 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: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Nepperhan Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NY 9A / Ashburton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Nepperhan Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Nepperhan Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 9A / Ashburton Avenue

Turn right onto NY 9A / Ashburton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

141.1 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

150.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

Towns Along This Route

Between Yonkers, NY and Black Brook, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.

Troy

141.1 mi in | ~2h 49m

Saratoga Springs

150.7 mi in | ~3h 3m

Glens Falls

154 mi in | ~3h 7m

Keene Valley

252.6 mi in | ~5h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	137.7 mi	2h 43m
Adirondack Northway	97.7 mi	1h 53m
State Highway 9N	17.3 mi	26m
State Highway 73	11.5 mi	16m
I 787	9 mi	12m
Silver Lake Road	3.9 mi	9m
NY 7	3.1 mi	3m
US Highway 9	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 137.7 mi, about 2h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Black Brook, NY.

Start on US 9; NY 9A

181 ft · 11 sec · South Broadway

Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 9A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 87 North

Merge onto I 87

26 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

112 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787

0.4 mi · 29 sec · NY 787

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 9W Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 7

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Merge onto I 87

98 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Turn left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 9

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Continue on NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto CR 1

2.9 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Road

Continue on CR 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Silver Lake Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Haselton Road

482 ft · 16 sec · Haselton Road

Continue on Haselton Road

153 ft · 4 sec · Haselton Road

Arrive at destination

Haselton Road

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth arrival in Black Brook, plan your departure early to account for the six-hour duration and potential traffic near your starting point in Yonkers. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, stay mindful of your speed and watch for tighter curves as you move off the main highways. Budgeting for at least one dedicated stop is essential to break up the drive and manage your fuel needs. Given the $47 estimated fuel cost, check your levels before leaving the more populated areas along the Thruway. Since this is a single-day trip, the main advantage is your flexibility to pace the journey according to your own energy levels.

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 144.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 54m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Brook, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Yonkers, NY

This is one driving day of about 288.2 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yonkers, 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 New York State Thruway for about 137.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.1 mi from Yonkers, NY · 2h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

144 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.7 miles.

Arriving in Black Brook, NY

The final approach into Black Brook, 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 Black Brook, 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

$46.92 one way

$93.84 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$50.84	$101.69
premium	$4.88	$55.40	$110.81
diesel	$5.64	$64.03	$128.06

Estimated Tolls: $6.89

New York State Thruway (137.7 mi) $6.89

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.26	$13.83
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.22	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.35	$18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Yonkers, NY

Evening in Yonkers on Sunday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Brook, NY

Evening in Black Brook on Sunday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 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 Yonkers, NY to Black Brook, NY covers 288.2 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, Adirondack Northway, State Highway 9N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.1 miles from Yonkers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.92 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.

Between Yonkers, NY and Black Brook, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.

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Trip from Yonkers, NY to Black Brook, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Black Brook, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yonkers, NY

Black Brook, NY

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

6h on the road

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