How far is Moira, NY from Alder Brook, NY?

The driving distance from Moira, NY to Alder Brook, NY is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.74 mi
01h 37m
Flight
36.72 mi
59.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.72 mi
Kilometers
59.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.27 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alder Brook
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Moira
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moira
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Alder Brook
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moira
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clara
NY

Village in New York

From Moira
25.8 mi
00h 48m
To Alder Brook
25.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moira and Alder Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moira and Alder Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    42 m · 6 sec · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    12.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2405 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Finney Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Finney Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Adirondack Trail

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

    15.1 mi · 36 min · Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alder Brook Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Alder Brook Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alder Brook Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moira and Alder Brook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike
19.2 mi · 37%
Adirondack Trail
13.8 mi · 27%
State Route 11
12.4 mi · 24%
Alder Brook Road
2.64 mi · 5%
State Route 3
2.59 mi · 5%
Finney Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

Continue on Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike

15.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
00h 48m from Moira
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Moira and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alder Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moira to Alder Brook?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Moira and 25.9 miles from Alder Brook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Moira and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alder Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clara, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

BUS

Lake Placid, New York

54 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

80 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

Port Kent station

80 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Westport station

94 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moira and Alder Brook. Straight-line distance: 36.72 mi (59.1 km).

Moira

#1 Moira

Human settlement in Franklin County, New York, United States of America

Population2,749
Coordinates44.8181100, -74.5557400
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alder Brook

Alder Brook is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5133800, -73.9434800
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Start: Moira (-74.55574, 44.81811)
End: Alder Brook (-73.94348, 44.51338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.67
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.34 $14.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.90 $17.79
Diesel $4.69 $8.59 $17.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Moira and Alder Brook. The current time is 12:49:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.