Trip from Altona, NY to Brooklyn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 48m

Distance

331.9 mi

534 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 37m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 12m

10 AM

6h 57m

12 PM

6h 54m

3 PM

6h 58m

5 PM

7h 11m

8 PM

6h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Altona, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 331.9 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adirondack Northway, I 87, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.25 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

166 miles from Altona, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adirondack Northway	152 mi	2h 57m
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
Military Turnpike	14.7 mi	20m
NJ 3	4.2 mi	4m
Tonnelle Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Devils Den Road	2.3 mi	5m
Holland Tunnel	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 152 mi, about 2h 57m

Traffic on I-87

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,496 veh/hr typical · worst 3,286

Quietest

1 AM

~113 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altona, NY and Brooklyn, NY.

Start on CR 23

18 ft · 6 sec · Miner Farm Road

Turn left onto CR 16

2.3 mi · 5 min · Devils Den Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 190

15 mi · 20 min · Military Turnpike

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 87

152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

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.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

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.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

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.

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.

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

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 166 miles from Altona, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 73 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166 miles or 3h 21m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Altona, 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 Altona, NY

This is one driving day of about 331.9 miles and 6h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Altona, 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 Adirondack Northway for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Amenia, NY

166 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

Ferrisburgh, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166 miles from Altona, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newburgh, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 1h 28m to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Saratoga Springs, New York

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

0.6 mi

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1 mi

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 12–3 pm

+15183164456

Visit website

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 PM

+13477899524

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40

Pottersville, New York

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+15184945800

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18455621000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newburgh, New York

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Prospect Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17183997339

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Prospect Park Carousel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17189656961

Visit website

Brooklyn Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186385000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 170.7 and 325.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

170.7 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | 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...

289.3 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | 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

290.7 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in | 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

320.6 mi into trip | ~6h 24m 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

325.3 mi into trip | ~6h 35m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.25 one way

$110.49 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.55	$59.47	$118.94
premium	$4.99	$65.16	$130.33
diesel	$5.35	$69.92	$139.84

Estimated Tolls: $17.03

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Military Turnpike (14.7 mi) $1.03

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

$55

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	99.6	1	$34.85	$15.93
Efficient EV	83	0	$29.04	$13.28
EV Truck/SUV	132.8	1	$46.47	$21.24

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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 as of Apr 27, 2026

Origin

Altona, NY

Late night in Altona on Wednesday

Local time

3:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Clear

W 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Wednesday

Local time

3:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NE 7 mph 0% chance 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

3 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 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

331.9 mi in 6h 48m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Adirondack Northway.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 152 mi on Adirondack Northway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 170.7 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 25 significant decision points across 331.9 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 170.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Altona, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

170.7 mi in | ~3h 26m | via I 87

New York

170.7 mi in | ~3h 26m | via I 87

Buffalo

170.7 mi in | ~3h 26m | via I 87

About the Cities

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1634

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city. Brooklyn is on the westernmost point of Long Island and shares a land boundary with Queens, which partially encircles Brooklyn to the north, east and south; Manhattan lies across the East River to the west and north of Brooklyn, and Staten Island is across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the southwest. Brooklyn is enjoying a period of growth and affluence not seen since before World War II. The Brooklyn Academy of Music boasts world-class theater performances, and the nearby Barclays Center is the home of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

Top landmarks

• Brooklyn Bridge — bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
• Brooklyn Museum — art museum in Brooklyn, New York

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 48m. Total distance: 331.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 152 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.03 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brooklyn, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brooklyn, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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