Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 50m
Distance
363.3 mi
585 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Billington Heights, NY
Sarah O'Shea
East Flatbush, NY
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Billington Heights to East Flatbush is 363.3 miles and takes about 7h 50m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With 66% of the trip on highways, expect a fairly direct path for most of the 7h 50m drive. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, but consider traffic if you're arriving in East Flatbush during peak hours.
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
181.7 miles from Billington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m 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 | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical · worst 5,020
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Billington Heights, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Billington Road
Turn right onto Maple Street
Turn left onto Girard Avenue
Continue on Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on CR 64
Turn right onto NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Continue on NY 36
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
Given the 7h 50m estimated drive time, leaving Billington Heights in the morning is advisable to avoid arriving in East Flatbush late. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 363.3 miles into manageable segments, making the drive more comfortable. The longest stretch without an exit is 104.5 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that portion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to more rural or less developed areas, as services can be more spread out.
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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.7 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Billington Heights, 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 Billington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 7h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Billington Heights, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 185.1 and 355.8 — 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
$59.04 one way
$118.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $63.91 | $127.81 |
| premium | $4.87 | $69.60 | $139.20 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $77.28 | $154.56 |
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
$59
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: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109 | 1 | $38.15 | $17.44 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.86 | $23.25 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Night in Billington Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Night in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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.
You'll spend about 66% of your 363.3-mile drive on highways, including a stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. The remaining portion will likely involve more local roads with increased exit and entrance activity. The longest continuous highway segment is over 100 miles, suggesting long stretches of consistent cruising before transitioning to surface streets. Be prepared for a mix of high-speed driving and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
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 185.1 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 28 significant decision points across 363.3 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 185.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 350.5 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 Billington Heights, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
Milford
Newark
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
East Aurora, NY
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Denville, NJ
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Denville
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:30
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
East Aurora, NY
Cuisine: breakfast;cake;coffee_shop;tea
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Stroudsburg, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: american;breakfast;chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Horseheads, NY
Cuisine: japanese;steak_house;tapas
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: asian;chinese;japanese;thai
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Horseheads, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Horseheads, NY
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Brooklyn, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Horseheads, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
East Aurora, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Owego, NY
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
Guest_house
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 50m. Total distance: 363.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 50m 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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