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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Cherry Creek, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 16m
Distance
405.1 mi
652 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 9m
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6 AM
8h 17m
8 AM
8h 32m
10 AM
8h 22m
12 PM
8h 21m
3 PM
8h 23m
5 PM
8h 31m
8 PM
8h 12m
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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Cherry Creek, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Cherry Creek, NY is 405.1 miles and takes about 8h 16m via Keystone Shortway, US 219, and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. Given the relatively long duration and the mostly surface roads profile, this route is best tackled over two days. The drive involves a significant portion on surface roads, so plan for a relaxed pace and potentially more time than the estimated duration suggests if you're not used to that kind of driving.
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
202.6 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| US 219 | 46.5 mi | 53m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 25.5 mi | 29m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Bennetts Valley Highway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Million Dollar Highway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 298 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,993 veh/hr typical · worst 3,681
Quietest
1 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Cherry Creek, NY.
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Start on NY 27
1.3 mi
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3 min
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Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto NY 27
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40 sec
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Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
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51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
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At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
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53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
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Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
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5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
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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
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29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
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Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Merge onto NY 27
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2 min
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Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
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Merge onto I 278
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
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4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
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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
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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
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18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
406 ft
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14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Merge onto I 78
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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
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24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
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Continue on NJ 139
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
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7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
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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
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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
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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.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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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
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
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3 hr 35 min
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Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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32 sec
35
Turn straight onto PA 153
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13 min
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State Park Road
36
Turn right onto PA 255
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12 min
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Bennetts Valley Highway
37
Continue on PA 255
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20 sec
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Million Dollar Highway
38
Continue on PA 255
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3 min
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Bennetts Valley Highway
39
Turn straight onto PA 255
8.1 mi
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12 min
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Million Dollar Highway
40
Continue on PA 120; PA 255
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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South Saint Marys Street
41
Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255
147 ft
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3 sec
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Railroad Street
42
Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255
382 ft
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8 sec
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South Michael Street
43
Continue on PA 255
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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North Michael Street
44
Turn left onto PA 255
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Maurus Street
45
Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi
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6 min
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Johnsonburg Road
46
Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
47
Continue on PA 255
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Powers Avenue
48
Keep slight right at fork
149 ft
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5 sec
49
Merge onto US 219
6.6 mi
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7 min
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US 219
50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 219
40 mi
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44 min
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US 219
51
Take the exit onto US 219
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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US 219
52
Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17
26 mi
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29 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
53
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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29 sec
Exit 16
Toward Randolph, Gowanda
54
Keep slight right at fork
170 ft
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5 sec
55
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
56
Turn left onto NY 241
4.0 mi
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5 min
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Conewango Road
57
Continue on NY 241
1.3 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 241
58
Continue on NY 241
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Conewango Road
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Continue on NY 241
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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Conewango Road
60
Continue on US 62
1.5 mi
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2 min
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US 62
61
At end of road, turn right onto NY 83
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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State Highway 83
62
Continue on NY 83
3.6 mi
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5 min
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South Road
63
Continue on NY 83
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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South Main Street
64
Turn left onto Center Street
67 ft
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1 sec
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Center Street
65
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
For this 8h 16m drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue, especially with 75% of the route on surface roads. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover a comfortable portion, perhaps around 200 miles, utilizing the Keystone Shortway. Plan your overnight stop strategically before you hit more built-up areas or complex intersections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $68, gas availability might be less frequent on the surface road portions, so topping up when you see a station is wise. The 25% highway share means you'll have plenty of opportunities for quick breaks, but consider packing snacks as amenities can be spaced out on non-highway sections.
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 202.6 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 89 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.6 miles or 4h 5m 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 202.6 miles or 4h 5m
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 7h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Creek, 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.
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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.
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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 203 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cherry Creek, NY
Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
203 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 Corning, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
203 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 203 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.6 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 203 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Montour County Rest Area Westbound
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Rest area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
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Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
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Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
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TA
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
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Onvo Travel Plaza
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Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Flying J Travel Center
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Sapp Brothers Travel Center
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Hickory Run Truck Plaza
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Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
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Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
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Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
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Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
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TA
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Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 435 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.
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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
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~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
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~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
$70.91 one way
$141.82 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $76.84 | $153.68 |
| premium | $5.23 | $83.41 | $166.82 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $100.09 | $200.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$71
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.54 | $19.44 |
| Efficient EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162 | 2 | $56.71 | $25.93 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 6 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Cherry Creek, NY
Late night in Cherry Creek on Thursday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
W 3 mph
0% chance
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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 14
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 14
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 14
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 14
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 14
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 covers 405.1 miles, with highways making up only 25% of the total. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, which means you can expect frequent intersections and lower speed limits for much of the drive. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 200 miles along the Keystone Shortway. After this, you'll transition to other main roads like US 219 and Christopher Columbus Highway, likely experiencing more varied traffic and local speeds.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 43 significant decision points across 405.1 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
1,708 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
3,778 ft
Total Descent
2,504 ft
Highest Point
1,708 ft
~115.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,677 ft
Notable High Points
1,708 ft at ~115.8 miles
+1,063 ft prominence
1,571 ft at ~202.6 miles
+529 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 Cherry Creek, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
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
Penfield
283 mi in
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~5h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Cherry Creek, NY
Full guide →Founded 1815
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 203 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 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.
Yes — we found about 39 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Cherry Creek, 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. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cherry Creek, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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