Where to stop

Best places to stop between New York and Montreal

The I-87 (Adirondack Northway) drive runs about 370 miles and 6 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 150 of 370

   1. Albany, NY

   A good first break, about 2.4 hours out of New York. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in AlbanyWhere to stay in Albany

2. Mile 210 of 370

   2. Lake George, NY

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 160 miles left to Montreal.

   Hotels in Lake GeorgeWhere to stay in Lake George

Sights worth the detour

• Hudson Valley along the Thruway
• Lake George village
• Adirondack High Peaks views

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost