Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Kirkland, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
256.1 mi
412 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
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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Kirkland, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Kirkland, NY covers 256.1 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
128 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 85.1 mi | 1h 38m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North-South Arterial Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Kirkland, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.3 mi
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3 min
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Linden Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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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
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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
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
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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.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
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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
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
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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
4.3 mi
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5 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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3 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
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5 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
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9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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NJ 17
33
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
34
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
118 mi
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2 hr 15 min
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NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
85 mi
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1 hr 38 min
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New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
37
Take the exit
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
39
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
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3 sec
40
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North Genesee Street
41
Continue on Genesee Street
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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Genesee Street
42
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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Court Street
43
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
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16 sec
44
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
45
Merge onto NY 5; NY 8; NY 12
2.8 mi
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3 min
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North-South Arterial Highway
46
Continue on NY 5; NY 12
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North-South Arterial Highway
47
Turn left onto NY 12B
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Clinton Road
48
Turn right onto NY 5B
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Limberlost Road
49
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Seneca Turnpike
50
Arrive at destination
NY 5
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 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 56 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkland, 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 256.1 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128 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 NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 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.
Sloatsburg Service Area
0 mi from route
Iroquois Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Indian Castle Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pattersonville Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Guilderland Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Schuyler Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Mohawk Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 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 335 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
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
8
19.1 mi into trip
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~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
42.4 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.62 one way
$83.24 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $45.05 | $90.10 |
| premium | $4.87 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $54.48 | $108.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.25
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(85.1 mi)
$4.25
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
$42
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Brooklyn, NY
Tesla
20 DCFC
Best Buy - Tesla Supercharger
Brooklyn, NY
Tesla
20 DCFC
Raymour & Flanigan - Tesla Supercharger
Brooklyn, NY
Tesla
12 DCFC
Brooklyn Museum - Tesla Supercharger
Brooklyn, NY
Tesla
10 DCFC
BHU - Bensonhurst#1 Municipal Parking Field
Brooklyn, NY
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Raymour & Flanigan RF#1091
Brooklyn, NY
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Supercharge Queens
Queens, NY
CHARGELAB
2 DCFC
Bical Auto Mall - Bical Auto Mall DCFC
Brooklyn, NY
EVOKE
2 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint Network: 3
CHARGELAB: 1
EVOKE: 1
Blink Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.85 | $16.39 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
NE 12 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Kirkland, NY
Afternoon in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
43°F
Montgomery, NY
128 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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
256.1 mi in 5h 17m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NY 17.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
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 33 significant decision points across 256.1 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 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; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Kirkland, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York State Thruway North: Albany along the way.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
42.4 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 256.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.25 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 Kirkland, 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 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; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kirkland, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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