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Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Norfolk, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
362.8 mi
584 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
★
6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m
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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Norfolk, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Brooklyn, NY to Norfolk, NY is 362.8 miles and takes about 8h 1m via NY 17 and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $66 and an overnight stay recommended. This route cuts through New York State, moving from the metropolitan Northeast into a more rural setting as you head upstate. With a highway share of 65%, much of this drive will be on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward trip. Consider breaking this drive into two days to comfortably reach Norfolk.
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
181.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 71 mi | 1h 22m |
| State Highway 56 | 35 mi | 51m |
| 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
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 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 Brooklyn, NY and Norfolk, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
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21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
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59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
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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
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29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
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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
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
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4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
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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
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3 min
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West Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
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18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the exit
406 ft
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14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
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1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
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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
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
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7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit
420 ft
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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
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
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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
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35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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3 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
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5 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
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9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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NJ 17
36
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
37
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
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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
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50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
40
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
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12 min
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I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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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
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3 min
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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
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Adirondack Northway
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
47
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Valley Farm Road
48
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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US 9
49
Turn slight left onto CR 19
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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Olmstedville Road
50
Continue on CR 29
1.2 mi
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1 min
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County Highway 29
51
Keep slight right at fork onto Donnelly Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Donnelly Road
52
Continue on CR 30
2.8 mi
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4 min
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A P Morse Highway
53
Turn straight onto NY 28N
30 mi
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41 min
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State Highway 28N
54
Continue on NY 28N
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Newcomb Road
55
Continue on NY 28N
0.7 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 28N
56
Turn right onto NY 30
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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Adirondack Trail
57
Turn slight left onto NY 30
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Lake Street
58
Continue on NY 30
18 mi
·
25 min
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Adirondack Trail
59
Continue on NY 30
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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Moody Road
60
Continue on NY 30
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Adirondack Trail
61
Continue on NY 30
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Wawbeek Avenue
62
Turn right onto NY 30
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Park Street
63
Turn left onto NY 3
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Mill Street
64
Turn right onto NY 3
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Lake Street
65
Continue on NY 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Demars Boulevard
66
Continue on NY 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
67
Continue on NY 3
15 mi
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20 min
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State Route 3
68
Turn right onto NY 56
31 mi
·
47 min
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State Highway 56
69
Continue on NY 56
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Pierrepont Avenue
70
Turn left onto NY 56
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Main Street
71
At end of road, turn right onto NY 56
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Market Street
72
Continue on NY 56
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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State Highway 56
73
Continue on NY 56
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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South Main Street
74
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
75
Turn left onto Hepburn Street
148 ft
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6 sec
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Hepburn Street
76
Arrive at destination
Hepburn Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to leave Brooklyn early on your first day to maximize daylight and cover about half the distance. The longest stretch without a significant road change is over 111 miles on NY 17, so plan a fuel stop before you get too low. With two recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs and grab a bite along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Norfolk, as services may become less frequent in the more rural sections.
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 181.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.4 miles or 3h 48m 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 181.4 miles or 3h 48m
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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, 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 181 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Norfolk, NY
Aim for roughly 181 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
181 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Northumberland, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
181 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Northumberland, NY after about 181 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.4 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 181 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
Sloatsburg Service Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 445 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
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~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
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~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
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~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
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~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
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~1h 3m in
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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
$58.69 one way
$117.38 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $63.69 | $127.38 |
| premium | $4.85 | $69.25 | $138.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $68.50 | $137.01 |
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.09 | $17.41 |
| Efficient EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.1 | 1 | $50.79 | $23.22 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Smoke
N 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Norfolk, NY
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 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.
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
22 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 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Sixty-five percent of this drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 111.7 miles on NY 17, which is the longest continuous segment without a major change in road type. As you transition from highway to surface roads, expect a noticeable increase in local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
76 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 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 44 significant decision points across 362.8 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
1,703 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
2,318 ft
Total Descent
2,111 ft
Highest Point
1,703 ft
~285.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,689 ft
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 Norfolk, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Minerva.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
41.8 mi in
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~1h 3m
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via NY 17
Troy
153.5 mi in
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~3h 12m
Saratoga Springs
163.1 mi in
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~3h 26m
Glens Falls
166.5 mi in
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~3h 30m
Minerva
238.3 mi in
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~4h 54m
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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 181 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.
Yes — we found about 21 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 Norfolk, 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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Norfolk, NY before the return drive.
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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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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