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Trip from Apalachin, NY to East Flatbush, NY

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

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

197.2 mi

317 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

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

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Downtown Apalachin, NY, NY

Apalachin, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Apalachin, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 197.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m via Keystone Shortway, I 81, and I 380, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York state. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a solid option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Given its relatively short duration, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination with time to spare.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

98.6 miles from Apalachin, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Southern Tier Expressway 17.9 mi 22m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike 2 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 63.3 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apalachin, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on CR 41

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto NY 434

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southside Drive
3

Take the ramp

425 ft · 10 sec
4

Merge onto I 86

18 mi · 22 min · Southern Tier Expressway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
10

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
12

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
14

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
19

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
20

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
21

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
23

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
24

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
25

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
27

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
28

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.
29

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.
30

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of around 4 hours and 15 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, giving you flexibility on when to depart. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight and arrive in East Flatbush with plenty of evening hours. There's only one recommended stop, suggesting you won't need to break up the drive extensively. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear stopping point is over 60 miles; planning your fuel stops around this can ensure a smooth journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.6 miles from Apalachin, NY, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.6 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Apalachin, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Apalachin, NY

This is one driving day of about 197.2 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Apalachin, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

99 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Scranton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stroudsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Apalachin, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.

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

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.7

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brooklyn, New York

1.8 mi

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2.3 mi

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2.8 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.7

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Cafe Tibet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+13477899524

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 169

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 183.1

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 70.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.1

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 183.1

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.3

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 154.9

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.3

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.6

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 183.1

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Lincoln Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 183.1

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 169

Essex Fells, NJ

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732683500

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 183.1

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 197.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 189.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
184.4 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
184.6 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
189.7 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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

$32.46 one way

$64.92 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.10 $70.20
premium $4.92 $38.22 $76.44
diesel $5.61 $43.54 $87.08

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$32

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.2 0 $20.71 $9.47
Efficient EV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89
EV Truck/SUV 78.9 0 $27.61 $12.62

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Apalachin, NY

Evening in Apalachin on Sunday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 to 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

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.

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

19 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

4h 15m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 190.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience stretches of consistent travel, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 63.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect a predictable driving experience, largely comprised of interstate travel, which means generally higher speeds and fewer traffic lights. The character of the drive is consistent, so you can anticipate a smooth, albeit not particularly varied, journey for most of the 197.2 miles.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Keystone Shortway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near I 81.

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 24 significant decision points across 197.2 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 19 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Apalachin, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark, Cr 508 East: Jersey City and Manhattan.

Mt Pocono

72.3 mi in | ~1h 27m | via US 6

Milford

73.1 mi in | ~1h 28m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

164.7 mi in | ~3h 19m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

181.3 mi in | ~3h 41m

Manhattan

186.6 mi in | ~3h 51m | via I 78

About the Cities

Starting in Apalachin, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 197.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.14 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 East Flatbush, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at East Flatbush, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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