Traveling from Brooklyn to Louisville, NY, covers approximately 369.8 miles and requires about 8 hours and 17 minutes of active driving time. Because this journey consists of a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, it is best approached as a two-day trip to avoid exhaustion. You should budget around $58 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. This route avoids major highways entirely, offering a slower pace that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While the distance is manageable, the navigation-intensive nature of the roads makes an overnight stay a wise choice for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
111.7 mi
2h 8m
Adirondack Northway
71 mi
1h 22m
State Highway 56
38 mi
55m
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi
43m
NJ 17
22.9 mi
28m
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi
27m
State Route 3
14.8 mi
20m
I 787
9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Louisville, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft·21 sec·Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·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·Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi·51 sec·Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi·53 sec·Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft·5 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
9
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft·0 sec·Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·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·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·Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi·4 min
Exit 25Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, ManhattanUse 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 BridgeUse 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·Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft·18 sec·Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the exit
406 ft·14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New JerseyUse 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·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·Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit
420 ft·14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: SecaususUse 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·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse 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: AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 23Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, TroyUse 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 9WToward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga SpringsUse 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
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·Adirondack Northway
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 26Toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
47
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.4 mi·50 sec·Valley Farm Road
48
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.2 mi·32 sec·US 9
49
Turn slight left onto CR 19
4.8 mi·7 min·Olmstedville Road
50
Continue on CR 29
1.2 mi·1 min·County Highway 29
51
Keep slight right at fork onto Donnelly Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Donnelly Road
52
Continue on CR 30
2.8 mi·4 min·A P Morse Highway
53
Turn straight onto NY 28N
30 mi·41 min·State Highway 28N
54
Continue on NY 28N
2.5 mi·3 min·Newcomb Road
55
Continue on NY 28N
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 28N
56
Turn right onto NY 30
0.4 mi·52 sec·Adirondack Trail
57
Turn slight left onto NY 30
0.3 mi·39 sec·Lake Street
58
Continue on NY 30
18 mi·25 min·Adirondack Trail
59
Continue on NY 30
0.5 mi·46 sec·Moody Road
60
Continue on NY 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Adirondack Trail
61
Continue on NY 30
1.9 mi·3 min·Wawbeek Avenue
62
Turn right onto NY 30
0.2 mi·33 sec·Park Street
63
Turn left onto NY 3
282 ft·13 sec·Mill Street
64
Turn right onto NY 3
0.1 mi·24 sec·Lake Street
65
Continue on NY 3
1.2 mi·2 min·Demars Boulevard
66
Continue on NY 3
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
67
Continue on NY 3
15 mi·20 min·State Route 3
68
Turn right onto NY 56
31 mi·47 min·State Highway 56
69
Continue on NY 56
1.0 mi·2 min·Pierrepont Avenue
70
Turn left onto NY 56
0.2 mi·39 sec·Main Street
71
At end of road, turn right onto NY 56
1.2 mi·3 min·Market Street
72
Continue on NY 56
3.6 mi·4 min·State Highway 56
73
Continue on NY 56
4.8 mi·5 min·South Main Street
74
Continue on NY 56
3.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 56
75
Turn left onto NY 310
318 ft·5 sec·State Highway 310
76
Turn right onto Louisville-Raymondville Road
3.8 mi·13 min·Louisville-Raymondville Road
77
Arrive at destination
Louisville-Raymondville Road
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 369.8-mile drive, plan your departure early in the morning to maximize daylight for navigation. You are limited to two designated stops, so use them strategically to stretch your legs and reset your focus before tackling the next segment of local roads. Since you aren't on high-speed highways, your fuel efficiency may vary, so keep that $58 budget in mind and monitor your tank closely throughout the day. Splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to keep your concentration sharp. A concrete tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant with your GPS, as the reliance on Snyder, Rogers, and Church Avenues means missing a single turn could significantly complicate your progress.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.9 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.9 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 184.9 miles or 3h 52m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Louisville, NY
Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 45
5 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
$60.87 one way
$121.74 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$65.82
$131.64
premium
$4.92
$71.67
$143.35
diesel
$5.61
$81.65
$163.29
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.9
1
$38.83
$17.75
Efficient EV
92.5
1
$32.36
$14.79
EV Truck/SUV
147.9
1
$51.77
$23.67
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Night
in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Louisville, NY
Night
in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
8h 17m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical and hands-on driving experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey relies heavily on local arteries like Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, and Church Avenue, which keep you navigating constant turns rather than cruising in a straight line. There is no long-distance relief here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Snyder Avenue. This is strictly a local-road excursion that requires frequent adjustments and careful attention to signage. You will spend the entire 8 hours and 17 minutes navigating the nuances of local intersections and neighborhood transitions.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
77 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Adirondack Northway. 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 Effort10/10
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 45 significant decision points across 369.8 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,885 ft9 ft
Total Climb
2,271 ft
Total Descent
2,097 ft
Highest Point
1,885 ft
~277.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,876 ft
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 Louisville, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Minerva.
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
The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 185 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 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 Louisville, 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 2 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 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Louisville, NY before the return drive.
