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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Holcomb, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

304.8 mi

491 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 32m ★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 37m

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

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Holcomb, NY, NY

Holcomb, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 304.8-mile journey from East Flatbush, NY to Holcomb, NY is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 62%, it's largely a highway-focused drive, making it efficient for covering ground. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $50, a reasonable budget for a single day's travel. Given the duration and distance, it's definitely manageable in one go, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward path through New York.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

152.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 73.8 mi 1h 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
US 11 30.6 mi 40m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
State Highway 96A 17.1 mi 23m
Routes 5 and 20 16.6 mi 25m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 27

1.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
2

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
3

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place
4

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
6

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · 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 · 3 min · West Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street
16

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · 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 · Holland Tunnel
19

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
21

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
22

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
23

Take the exit

420 ft · 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 · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · 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 · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · 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 · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
35

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
37

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

14 mi · 16 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
38

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 8 Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
39

Turn right onto NY 26

0.5 mi · 43 sec · NY 26
40

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 11; NY 26
41

Continue on US 11; NY 79

31 mi · 39 min · US 11; NY 79
42

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Seneca Way
43

Continue on NY 79

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
44

Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

338 ft · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
45

Turn left onto NY 96

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street
46

Continue on NY 96

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street
47

Continue on NY 96

8.7 mi · 12 min · Trumansburg Road
48

Continue on NY 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
49

Continue on NY 96

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Trumansburg Road
50

Continue on NY 96

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 96
51

Turn right onto CR 141A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
52

Continue on CR 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 141
53

Turn left onto NY 89

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 89
54

Turn left onto Center Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Center Road
55

Turn right onto NY 96

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
56

Continue on NY 96

485 ft · 15 sec · North Town Line Road
57

Continue on NY 96A

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Street
58

Continue on NY 96A

17 mi · 23 min · State Highway 96A
59

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
60

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lake Front Drive
61

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
62

Continue on US 20; NY 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canandaigua Road
63

Continue on US 20; NY 5

11 mi · 17 min · Routes 5 and 20
64

Continue on US 20; NY 5

2.0 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; NY 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
66

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

5.5 mi · 7 min · Routes 5 and 20
67

Turn right onto NY 444

1.2 mi · 2 min · NY 444
68

Turn right onto East Main Street

48 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
69

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 44-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from East Flatbush to avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 73.8 miles, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks. The $50 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that longest highway segment. This route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, so you have the flexibility to stop whenever needed. A practical tip is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between I 81 and US 11 to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 67 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.4 miles or 3h 14m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holcomb, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY

This is one driving day of about 304.8 miles and 6h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scranton, PA

152 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.

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.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 55m in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

2 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Best coffee break

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2.3 mi

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2.8 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19737213404

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Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

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Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

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Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Geneva, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ithaca, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

Prospect Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17183997339

Visit website

Brooklyn Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186385000

Visit website

Prospect Park Carousel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17189656961

Visit website

Cherry Esplanade (inside Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 45

5 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 | ~6m in | 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 | ~19m in | Hudson Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~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

$50.17 one way

$100.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $54.25 $108.50
premium $4.92 $59.08 $118.15
diesel $5.61 $67.30 $134.59

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

$50

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.4 1 $32.00 $14.63
Efficient EV 76.2 0 $26.67 $12.19
EV Truck/SUV 121.9 1 $42.67 $19.51

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Tuesday

Local time

4:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Holcomb, NY

Late night in Holcomb on Tuesday

Local time

4:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

10 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

6h 44m 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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 10.5
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 304.8-mile trip, with 62% of the route on major highways like I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.8 miles on I 81, providing a significant period of consistent speed. While primarily highway, there will be segments on US 11 that may offer a slightly different pace. The road character is generally direct and efficient, designed for covering distance rather than intricate scenery.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
69 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 45 significant decision points across 304.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 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.

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 Holcomb, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.

Del Water Gap

36.3 mi in | ~55m

Mahwah

36.6 mi in | ~55m | via I 80W

Albany

186.8 mi in | ~3h 55m | via I 81

Lisle

202.6 mi in | ~4h 14m

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

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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 6h 44m. Total distance: 304.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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 Holcomb, 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 1 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.

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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Holcomb, 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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