Cafe Rue Dix
Near the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–11 pm
+19292342543
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 27m
Distance
354.9 mi
571 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Attica, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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This 354.9-mile journey from Attica, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is a substantial drive that can be completed in approximately 7 hours and 27 minutes, making it feasible as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81, with 69% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $58 and two recommended stops, this highway-focused drive offers a direct path across New York. Given the duration and the predominantly highway profile, it’s a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.5 miles from Attica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Genesee Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Telephone Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Attica, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NY 238
At end of road, turn right onto NY 98; NY 238
Turn straight onto NY 98
Continue on NY 98
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto NY 63
Continue on NY 63
Continue on NY 63
Continue on NY 63
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
Continue on NY 63
Merge onto US 20A; NY 39; NY 63
Continue on NY 408
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 390
Merge onto I 86
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 280
Take the exit
Merge onto CR 508
Continue on NJ 7
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Turn left onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 7-hour and 27-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Attica, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With two stops planned, aim to break up the journey roughly in the middle to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 100 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so ensure you're well-stocked on snacks and drinks before embarking on that segment. Budgeting around $58 for fuel is a good estimate for this 354.9-mile trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 78 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.5 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Attica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Attica, NY
This is one driving day of about 354.9 miles and 7h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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.
A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 177.5 miles from Attica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
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Hours: 12–9:30 pm
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Hours: 11 am–1 pm
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Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
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South Orange Village, New Jersey
Hours: 12–3 pm
+19737624440
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Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183884232
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Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+17188664460
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Livingston, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm
+19733151616
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Owego, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16072231652
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Near the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13476819102
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+17186769679
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Bath, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19142874200
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Dansville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Chemung, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+16075293371
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17187354400
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17186237200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+17189658951
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17183997339
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186385000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 12–5 pm
+17189656961
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 176.7 and 347.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$58.42 one way
$116.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.17 | $126.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.79 | $137.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.36 | $156.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
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
$58
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.5 | 1 | $37.26 | $17.04 |
| Efficient EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.05 | $14.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142 | 1 | $49.69 | $22.71 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Attica on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 354.9-mile route, accounting for 69% of your travel. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a journey characterized by consistent speeds and fewer complex road changes, ideal for covering distance.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 176.7 miles in near I 81.
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 31 significant decision points across 354.9 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 176.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 342.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Attica, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
Milford
Newark
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 27m. Total distance: 354.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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