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Trip from Massena, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

370.7 mi

597 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 56m ★
6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
8h 0m

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

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town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Massena, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

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Trip Overview

This 377.6-mile journey from Massena, NY, to Brooklyn, NY, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 7 hours and 6 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with Highway 11C, Highway 420, and Hopkinton-Winthrop Road forming the backbone of your route. Given the $61 estimated fuel cost, it's an affordable trip. Expect a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a more engaging experience than a typical interstate cruise. The drive stays within New York, connecting two points within the Northeast region.

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

185.3 miles from Massena, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 103.7 mi 2h 1m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
Santa Clara Road 20.9 mi 31m
State Highway 73 18.7 mi 27m
Main Street 10.9 mi 16m
Adirondack Trail 8.9 mi 12m
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road 5.9 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

11 mi · 16 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420

0.1 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 11C
3

Turn left onto NY 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420
4

Continue on CR 49

5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto County Road 49

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road 49
6

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49
7

At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B

2.0 mi · 2 min · NY 11B
8

Turn right onto NY 458

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
9

Turn slight right onto NY 458

4.0 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto NY 458

17 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30

8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
12

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
13

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
14

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
15

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
16

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street
17

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
18

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street
21

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue
22

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road
23

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
24

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road
25

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
26

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
27

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
28

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
29

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South
30

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
32

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
35

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
36

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
38

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
42

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
43

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
44

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
46

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
47

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
48

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
49

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
50

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
51

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27
Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
52

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27
Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.
53

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
55

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
56

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of around 7 hours, this 377.6-mile drive is manageable in one day, but starting early will give you a more relaxed pace. The route involves 2 planned stops, so factor those into your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since you'll be on local roads for the entire trip with no highway service areas. The estimated fuel cost is $61. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and ensure your navigation is set up before you depart Massena.

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 185.3 miles from Massena, NY, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 82 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.3 miles or 4h 14m 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 185.3 miles or 4h 14m

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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Massena, 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 Massena, NY

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brooklyn, NY

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Massena, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

185 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 Albany, NY

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Brooklyn, NY

157 mi · 3h 19m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

185 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 185 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malta, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.3 miles from Massena, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 185 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pottersville, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 132.4

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+15184945800

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1 mi

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, New York

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.3 mi

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2 mi

Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 132.4

Pottersville, New York

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+15184945800

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+13477899524

Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 211.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15184381144

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 344.2

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 344.2

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 344.2

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Bon Appetit Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15184592180

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 344.2

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 344.2

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 211.8

Guilderland, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 317.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 317.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

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EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 317.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 317.7

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 317.7

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 211.8

Voorheesville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 211.8

Altamont, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 211.8

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 344.2

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 344.2

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Prospect Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17183997339

Visit website

John Brown Farm State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.4

Lake Placid, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15185233900

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 370.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 209.5 and 364 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
328.1 mi into trip | ~7h in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
329.4 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
359.3 mi into trip | ~7h 40m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
364 mi into trip | ~7h 51m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.02 one way

$122.04 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $65.98 $131.96
premium $4.92 $71.85 $143.70
diesel $5.61 $81.85 $163.69

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: 129.7 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 111.2 1 $38.92 $17.79
Efficient EV 92.7 1 $32.44 $14.83
EV Truck/SUV 148.3 1 $51.90 $23.72

Gas CO2

130 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 14, 2026

Origin

Massena, NY

Late night in Massena on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

SW 12 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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.

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

30 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be spending much time on highways – in fact, the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of the roads suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll be on local roads for the majority of the 377.6 miles, so be prepared for a more intimate connection with the landscape and local traffic patterns. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a drive that requires your attention to navigate the numerous turns.

Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

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 209.5 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 370.7 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Albany

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

New York

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Buffalo

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

About the Cities

Starting in Massena, NY

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Massena is in upstate New York right on the Saint Lawrence River which forms the border with Canada. There is a bridge to the Canadian town of Cornwall a few miles downriver. Forty miles (60 km) upriver is another bridge linking Ogdensburg, New York to Prescott, Ontario.

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

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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 118.6 miles on I 87. 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 Brooklyn, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brooklyn, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

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

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