How far is Saranac Lake, NY from Brooklyn, NY?
Fastest route
The distance between Saranac Lake, NY and Brooklyn, NY is 256 miles (412 kilometers) by car, following the I-87 N route. The fastest route from Saranac Lake to Brooklyn is 4 hours and 45 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point is Albany, NY.
Here are the steps to get from Saranac Lake to Brooklyn by car:
- Head west on Broadway toward Main St.
- Turn left onto Main St.
- Continue onto NY-86 W.
- Take exit 33 to merge onto I-87 N toward Albany.
- Keep right at the fork and follow signs for I-87 N toward Montreal.
- Continue to follow I-87 N.
- Take exit 12 for US-9 N toward Brooklyn/Queens.
- Merge onto US-9 N.
- Continue onto Flatbush Ave Ext.
- Turn left onto Atlantic Ave.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saranac Lake and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saranac Lake and Brooklyn.
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Start on Church Street
2177 ft · 49 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Keep slight right to continue on River Street
93 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1856 ft · 32 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
927 ft · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saranac Lake and Brooklyn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saranac Lake and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saranac Lake to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Saranac Lake and 157 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.70 one way or $87.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saranac Lake and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saranac Lake and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 254.39 mi (409.4 km).
#1 Saranac Lake
Village in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 44.3295000, -74.1312700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
A borough of New York City.
| Population | 2,577,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.84 | $97.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.98 | $105.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.16 | $102.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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