Fiorentini Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
155.8 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
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.
Clarksville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 155.8-mile journey from Clarksville, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, will take approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and Route 9W, this drive is well-suited for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, it's an economical option for a regional excursion within the Northeast. The route offers a blend of highway and local road driving, making it a dynamic experience for a day out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.9 miles from Clarksville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 93.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| Route 9W | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Grove Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road 101 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Tarrytown Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on NY 443
Turn right onto CR 301
At end of road, turn left onto CR 301
Continue on CR 301
Continue on NY 396
Turn right onto CR 101
Continue on CR 101
Turn right onto US 9W
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
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 3-hour and 28-minute duration, starting your drive from Clarksville, NY, early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York City metropolitan area. Plan for one stop, as indicated by the data, to stretch your legs or refuel, keeping the $26 fuel cost in mind. The longest stretch of highway driving is 93.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, so utilize that segment for steady progress before the 'turn-heavy local drive' sections begin.
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.
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 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clarksville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clarksville, NY
This is one driving day of about 155.8 miles and 3h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Clarksville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Rutherford, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Coppola Cafe
New York, New York
Le Coucou
New York, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Amano Cafe
New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+17186738301
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+19175402776
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
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, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12018664664
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12016042702
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
Near the end, short detour
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+12013485747
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19082093108
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
+12012001000
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 112.3 and 151.4 — 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 NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$25.32 one way
$50.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $27.41 | $54.81 |
| premium | $4.87 | $29.85 | $59.69 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.68
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
$25
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for much of this 155.8-mile trip. While 24% of the route is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 93.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of more consistent speed. Be prepared for frequent changes in road type and speed limits as you transition between the Thruway, NJ 17, and Route 9W, requiring your attention throughout the 3-hour and 28-minute journey.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 112.3 miles in near NY 17.
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 22 significant decision points across 155.8 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 112.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 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 Clarksville, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Manhattan
Founded 1835
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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