Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Dannemora, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
326.7 mi
526 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Dannemora, NY
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Trip Overview
Brooklyn, NY to Dannemora, NY is 326.7 miles and takes about 6h 44m via Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from the bustling environment of New York City to the more rural setting of upstate New York. Given the duration, it's a manageable one-day drive, perfect for those looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll find yourself transitioning from city approaches to more open stretches as you head north, making it a straightforward transit between two distinct parts of New York State.
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
163.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 145.9 mi | 2h 49m |
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| NY 374 | 9.8 mi | 16m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NY 7 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Dannemora, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
9
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
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0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
36
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
37
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
40
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 787
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
43
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
44
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
45
Merge onto I 87
146 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
Adirondack Northway
46
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
47
Turn left onto NY 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
48
Turn right onto NY 190
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Military Turnpike
49
Turn left onto NY 374
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
NY 374
50
Turn left onto Emmons Street
122 ft
·
3 sec
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Emmons Street
51
Arrive at destination
Emmons Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 44m drive, consider leaving Brooklyn early in the morning to avoid peak traffic and maximize daylight. The route has one recommended stop, but with a total distance of 326.7 miles, you can easily adjust your breaks based on your comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you get further north, and utilize the $54 fuel budget estimate. Since this is a feasible one-day trip, you have flexibility in your pacing, but remember the longest stretch is nearly 146 miles on the Adirondack Northway, so plan for a longer segment of consistent driving there.
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 163.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 72 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.3 miles or 3h 26m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dannemora, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 326.7 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Brooklyn, 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 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 375 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.78 one way
$107.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.13 | $144.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.12
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Military Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
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
$54
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.30 | $15.68 |
| Efficient EV | 81.7 | 0 | $28.59 | $13.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.74 | $20.91 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
Dannemora, NY
Morning in Dannemora on Tuesday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
17 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 44m 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?
This route covers 326.7 miles, with 51% on highways. You'll experience approximately 166 miles of highway driving, primarily on the Adirondack Northway, before transitioning to surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the Adirondack Northway is 145.9 miles, offering a chance for steady cruising. Be prepared for a noticeable shift in road type and traffic density as you move from the highway segments to the more local roads.
Only 51% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.9 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 4.2 miles in.
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 37 significant decision points across 326.7 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 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Dannemora, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
41.8 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via NY 17
Troy
153.5 mi in
|
~3h 12m
Saratoga Springs
163.1 mi in
|
~3h 26m
Glens Falls
166.5 mi in
|
~3h 30m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Dannemora, NY
Full guide →Founded 1838
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 44m. Total distance: 326.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.9 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.12 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Dannemora, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dannemora, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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