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Highway 28N: Long Lake to Newcomb, Adirondacks, New York
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Highway 28N: Long Lake to Newcomb

NY 28N, Bristol Road, Blacks Woods Road · Long Lake → Newcomb

Leisurely13.5 mi20 min700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,900 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 28N runs 13.5 miles east from Long Lake to Newcomb through the central Adirondacks. The drive takes about 18 minutes, with 702 feet of climb and a high point of 1,916 feet. The road rolls through woods past lakes, with long empty stretches between hamlets.

About twelve miles from Long Lake a marked road turns off to the Santanoni Preserve, the site of the historic Camp Santanoni on Newcomb Lake. The camp is reached by a five-mile foot trail, open to hikers, bikers and skiers. The preserve is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve.

The drive continues to Minerva beyond Newcomb, but this route stops at Newcomb.

Along the way

  1. Long Lake (NY 30)
  2. Newcomb
Elevation
700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,900 ft
Long LakeNewcomb
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Watch for moose and deer, especially at dawn and dusk.
  • Long empty stretches mean few services, so fuel up before leaving Long Lake.
  • Camp Santanoni is a walk or bike ride in from the highway, not a drive.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511NY traveler information.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 28N from Long Lake to Newcomb take?

The drive is 13.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes.

Can you drive to Camp Santanoni from NY 28N?

The turnoff is on the highway, but the camp is reached by a five-mile foot trail that hikers, bikers and skiers use.

Is NY 28N twisty?

It rolls through woods with gentle bends rather than tight curves.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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