Chuck E. Cheese
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
172.7 mi
278 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
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.
Cropseyville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 172.7-mile drive from Cropseyville, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 45 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including the New York State Thruway and I-787, alongside NJ 17. With a projected fuel cost of $28, this journey through the Northeast offers a straightforward path for your travel needs. The route is designed for a single day, so you can plan for a straightforward transit between these New York locations.
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
86.4 miles from Cropseyville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 111.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| I 787 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Hoosick Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Brick Church Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cropseyville, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on Bulson Road
Turn right onto NY 2
Continue on NY 2
Continue on NY 278
At end of road, turn left onto NY 7
Continue on NY 7
Turn right onto I 787; NY 7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 787
Continue on I 787
Keep slight left 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 45-minute duration, starting your drive in Cropseyville, NY, in the morning will allow you to reach East Flatbush, NY, by midday. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before venturing onto the longer 111.2-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway, as services can be spaced out. The $28 fuel cost estimate is a helpful budget point for this roughly 173-mile trip.
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 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cropseyville, 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 Cropseyville, NY
This is one driving day of about 172.7 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.4 miles from Cropseyville, 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 111.2 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
Paramus, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Barnwood Restaurant
Catskill, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Catskill, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15189432200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+17186738301
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+15189439363
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Leeds, New York
Hours: 4–9 pm
+15187193430
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
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, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Around the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12018664664
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Near the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12016042702
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
Near the end, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
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: 7 am–10 pm
+12019151388
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17187354400
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.3 and 168.4 — 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
$28.43 one way
$56.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.47 | $66.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $21.56
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
$28
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Cropseyville on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
49°F
Ramapo, NY
86 mi in
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 this 172.7-mile route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. While there's a significant stretch of 111.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, much of the drive will involve navigating local roads and intersections. This means you'll experience a more varied driving experience, moving between faster highway sections and more involved local street navigation as you progress toward East Flatbush.
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 129.3 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 20 significant decision points across 172.7 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 129.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 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 Cropseyville, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Exits 22-1
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Manhattan
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 172.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m 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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