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Trip from Eagle, 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

7h 13m

Distance

342.4 mi

551 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 3m ★
6 AM
7h 13m
8 AM
7h 35m
10 AM
7h 21m
12 PM
7h 19m
3 PM
7h 22m
5 PM
7h 34m
8 PM
7h 7m

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

town in New York, United States

Eagle, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Eagle, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 342.4 miles and takes about 7h 13m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. With its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

171.2 miles from Eagle, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

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
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Genesee Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
State Highway 39 12 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 39

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 39
2

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
3

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
4

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
5

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
7

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
8

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
9

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
10

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street
11

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
12

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
14

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
15

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
16

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.
17

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.
18

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.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
20

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
21

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
23

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
25

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
30

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
31

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
32

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
34

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
35

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
36

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
37

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
38

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
39

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.
40

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.
41

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
43

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Given the 7h 13m estimated drive time, departing in the morning will allow you ample daylight to complete the 342.4 miles to East Flatbush. With only two planned stops, ensure they are strategically placed for fuel and rest, especially considering the longest stretch without services is 104.5 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $56 is a helpful guide for budgeting. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on traffic or personal preference, but starting early is generally recommended for highway travel.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.2 miles from Eagle, NY, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 75 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.2 miles or 3h 30m 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 42m

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 Eagle, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle, NY

This is one driving day of about 342.4 miles and 7h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Eagle, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

171 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.2 miles from Eagle, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 164.2 and 334.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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164.2 mi into trip | ~3h 22m 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
217.5 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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
329.6 mi into trip | ~6h 45m 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
329.8 mi into trip | ~6h 45m 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
334.9 mi into trip | ~6h 57m 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

$56.36 one way

$112.72 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $60.94 $121.89
premium $4.92 $66.36 $132.73
diesel $5.61 $75.60 $151.20

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

$56

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.7 1 $35.95 $16.44
Efficient EV 85.6 0 $29.96 $13.70
EV Truck/SUV 137 1 $47.94 $21.91

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eagle, NY

Late night in Eagle on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 13m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 330.6
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 330.6
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 330.6
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 330.6
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 330.6
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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 330.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so plan your breaks accordingly. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of the Keystone Shortway might offer slight variations in scenery or road conditions. Overall, anticipate a straightforward driving experience geared towards covering distance efficiently.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 164.2 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 29 significant decision points across 342.4 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 164.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.6 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 Eagle, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Mt Pocono

217.5 mi in | ~4h 25m | via US 6

Milford

218.3 mi in | ~4h 26m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

309.9 mi in | ~6h 17m

About the Cities

Starting in Eagle, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1817

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 7h 13m. Total distance: 342.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 164.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Flatbush, NY before the return drive.

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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