Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Brighton, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 9m
Distance
384.4 mi
619 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 1m
★
6 AM
8h 9m
8 AM
8h 26m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 14m
3 PM
8h 16m
5 PM
8h 25m
8 PM
8h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Flatbush, NY
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Brighton, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Brighton, NY is 384.4 miles and takes about 8h 9m via New York State Thruway, I 81, and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll likely spend most of your time on major highways. Considering the fuel cost and duration, it's a manageable trip for a weekend or a dedicated travel day, depending on your pace.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 246 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,353 veh/hr typical · worst 5,201
Quietest
1 AM
~459 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Brighton, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Linden Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Caton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
4
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
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5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
6
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
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0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
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3 min
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West Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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Vestry Street
16
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Holland Tunnel
19
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
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1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
22
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
23
Take the exit
420 ft
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14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
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13 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
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Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
34
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
35
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
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43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
38
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
39
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
40
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Locust Avenue
41
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Albany Street
42
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
43
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
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15 min
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Clinton Street
44
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
45
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
46
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
47
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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East Lake Street
48
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
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13 min
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East Genesee Street
49
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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North Fulton Street
50
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
51
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Chase Street
Use the left lane.
52
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
53
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
54
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
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NY 318
Use the right lane.
55
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Route 414
Use the right lane.
56
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
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Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
57
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
58
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
60
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Continue on I 290
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 5B
Toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
Use the slight right lane.
63
Turn straight onto NY 263
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Millersport Highway
64
Turn left onto Flint Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Flint Road
Use the left lane.
65
Turn left onto Maple Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Maple Road
Use the left lane.
66
Continue on Brighton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Brighton Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
67
Arrive at destination
Brighton Road
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this drive over two days is recommended for a more relaxed pace. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to make stops. The route features a longest stretch of 99.6 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before hitting those longer highway segments. Factor in the $64 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip, and be aware that much of the drive will be on surface roads, potentially increasing travel time slightly.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.2 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 192.2 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brighton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, 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.
+
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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brighton, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
192 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Barton, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
192 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Barton, NY after about 192 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.2 miles from East Flatbush, 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 99.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 192 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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 475 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Ocean Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway Nor...
9
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
8.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Hudson Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.47 one way
$128.94 round trip
$4.26/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $70.01 | $140.02 |
| premium | $5.05 | $76.47 | $152.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $84.73 | $169.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.98
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(99.6 mi)
$4.98
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
$64
Tolls
$21
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.3 | 1 | $40.36 | $18.45 |
| Efficient EV | 96.1 | 1 | $33.64 | $15.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.8 | 1 | $53.82 | $24.60 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brighton, NY
Late night in Brighton on Wednesday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Barton, NY
192 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with 42% of it on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 99.6 miles along the New York State Thruway. Expect to encounter a significant amount of surface road driving, especially outside of the main highway segments. The transition from highway cruising to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
Only 42% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
67 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.4 miles in near Ocean Parkway.
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 47 significant decision points across 384.4 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 2.4 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,979 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
3,491 ft
Total Descent
2,938 ft
Highest Point
1,979 ft
~109.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,949 ft
Notable High Points
1,100 ft at ~54.9 miles
+778 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Flatbush, NY and Brighton, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Albany.
Del Water Gap
36.3 mi in
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~55m
Mahwah
36.6 mi in
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~55m
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via I 80W
Albany
186.8 mi in
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~3h 55m
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via I 81
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Brighton, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Brighton i360 — observation tower in Brighton, East Sussex
- • Brighton Toy and Model Museum — toy museum in Brighton, United Kingdom
- • Brighton Wheel — Ferris wheel in Brighton, England
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 192 miles on day one.
Expect about $20.98 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 Brighton, 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 2.4 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brighton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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