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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Huron, 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 26m

Distance

302.9 mi

487 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 14m ★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Huron, NY, NY

Huron, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

East Flatbush, NY to Huron, NY is 302.9 miles and takes about 6h 26m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing New York State from beginning to end. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without extensive planning.

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

151.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 129.5 mi 2h 33m
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
I 690 8.6 mi 10m
State Highway 370 7.9 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 129.5 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81
Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.
39

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81
40

Continue on I 81

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the slight right lane.
42

Merge onto I 690

8.6 mi · 10 min · I 690
Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on NY 690

5.5 mi · 6 min · NY 690
44

Take the exit onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 36 sec · NY 31
45

Continue on NY 31; NY 370

5.9 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
Use the straight lane.
46

Continue on NY 370

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
47

Continue on NY 370

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Route 370
48

Continue on NY 370

3.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
49

Continue on NY 370

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 370
50

Continue on NY 370

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
51

Turn straight onto CR 163

3.2 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
52

Continue on Oswego Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oswego Street
53

Continue on Mill Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mill Street
54

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
55

Continue on CR 143

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
56

Turn right onto CR 155

2.6 mi · 3 min · Lummisville Road
57

Turn left onto North Huron Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Huron Road
58

Arrive at destination

North Huron Road

Trip Plan

With a driving time of around 6 hours and 26 minutes, this is a manageable same-day trip. Leaving early from East Flatbush, NY, will give you ample daylight to reach Huron, NY, and allow for flexibility. You'll want to budget around $50 for fuel, so check prices before you depart. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 129.5 miles on I 81, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you notice fuel gauges getting low.

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 151.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.5 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 67 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 151.5 miles or 3h 13m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huron, 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 302.9 miles and 6h 26m.

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 129.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Deposit, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deposit, NY

151 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 151.5 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 129.5 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 37

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

$49.86 one way

$99.72 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $53.91 $107.83
premium $4.92 $58.71 $117.42
diesel $5.61 $66.88 $133.75

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.9 1 $31.80 $14.54
Efficient EV 75.7 0 $26.50 $12.12
EV Truck/SUV 121.2 1 $42.41 $19.39

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 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

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huron, NY

Morning in Huron on Tuesday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

9 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

6h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the 302.9 miles on interstates like I 81 and I 380. You'll encounter a long stretch of 129.5 miles on I 81 before you transition to more varied road types. Expect a steady pace on the interstates, with a significant number of exits for services and connections as you navigate the highway system.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.5 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 37 significant decision points across 302.9 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

Gently rolling terrain

1,900 ft 30 ft

Total Climb

2,355 ft

Total Descent

1,995 ft

Highest Point

1,900 ft

~108.2 mi in

Elevation Range

1,870 ft

Notable High Points

1,900 ft at ~108.2 miles +989 ft prominence

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 Huron, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany, Syracuse, Baldwinsville and Fairgrounds.

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

Syracuse

255.1 mi in | ~5h 15m | via I 81

Baldwinsville

258.6 mi in | ~5h 20m

Fairgrounds

258.9 mi in | ~5h 20m | via I 690

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Huron, 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 6h 26m. Total distance: 302.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.5 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 Huron, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Huron, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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