Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Queensbury, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
215.8 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Flatbush, NY
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Queensbury, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Queensbury, NY is 215.8 miles and takes about 4h 34m via NY 17 and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, beginning and ending in New York. Given its relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll want to plan for your departure time to account for potential traffic leaving the New York City area.
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
107.9 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 40.9 mi | 48m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NY 7 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 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 East Flatbush, NY and Queensbury, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
4
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
6
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
16
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
19
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
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
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
22
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
23
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
33
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
34
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
37
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 787
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
40
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
41
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
42
Merge onto I 87
41 mi
·
48 min
·
Adirondack Northway
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 254: Glens Falls
44
Turn right onto NY 254
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Aviation Road
45
Continue on NY 254; CR 47
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Quaker Road
Use the straight lane.
46
Turn left onto NY 9L
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
47
Turn right onto CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road East
48
Arrive at destination
CR 39
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4.5-hour drive, consider leaving East Flatbush early in the morning to avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get further north, and utilize the numerous service areas along the Adirondack Northway. The 72% highway share means you'll likely encounter dense exit patterns in sections, so staying alert is key.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.9 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queensbury, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, NY
This is one driving day of about 215.8 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from East Flatbush, 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 NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from East Flatbush, 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.
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 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
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
1.5 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 335 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
19.1 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$34.91 one way
$69.82 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
| premium | $4.85 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $40.75 | $81.49 |
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
$35
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.66 | $10.36 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.88 | $8.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.21 | $13.81 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
East Flatbush, NY
Night in East Flatbush on Monday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
79% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 6:34PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Queensbury, NY
Night in Queensbury on Monday
Local time
9:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Haze
SW 7 to 13 mph
79% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 6:34PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
16 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
View on nps.gov
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the 215.8 miles on high-speed roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road is 111.7 miles on NY 17. You'll experience a significant amount of highway driving, so expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate between major routes like NJ 17 and the Adirondack Northway.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 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 4.9 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 33 significant decision points across 215.8 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
552 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
764 ft
Total Descent
474 ft
Highest Point
552 ft
~77.1 mi in
Elevation Range
543 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 East Flatbush, NY and Queensbury, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls.
Jersey City
10.9 mi in
|
~24m
|
via NJ 139
New York State Thruway North: Albany
42.4 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via NY 17
Troy
154.2 mi in
|
~3h 13m
Saratoga Springs
163.8 mi in
|
~3h 27m
Glens Falls
167.1 mi in
|
~3h 32m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Uptown Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteSaratoga Coffee Traders
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteUncommon Grounds
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00,Sa-Su 06:30-21:00
Visit websiteSPoT Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteCompton's Restaurant
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: diner
Applebee's
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
NY
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-21:00; We 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa...
Visit websiteTake-A-Break
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tuxedo Park
Subway
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteChipotle
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFive Guys
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteLouis E Euvard Memorial Field
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dater Mountain
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dater Mountain County Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Sleater Hill
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Gethsemane Garden
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Burns Whitney Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dater Mine
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tang Museum
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Visit website
Yaddo Gardens
Gardens
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
9/11 Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Binnewater Kiln
Ruins
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
New Windsor, NY
Hours: Mo closed; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-1...
Visit websiteThe Inn at Five Points
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
Sky Lake Lodge
Guest_house
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Rosendale, NY
Visit websiteAnne's Washington Inn
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Saratoga Springs, NY
Visit websiteACA Camp
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
ADK Camp
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Grand Union Motel
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Queensbury, NY
Full guide →Founded 1762
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 4h 34m. Total distance: 215.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 20 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 Queensbury, 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Queensbury, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, 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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