Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Little Valley, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 50m
Distance
382.8 mi
616 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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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Little Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Little Valley, NY is 382.8 miles and takes about 7h 50m via Keystone Shortway and US 219, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from New York to western New York. With a highway share of only 23%, expect a good portion of your drive to be on surface roads, offering a more local feel. This route is a solid choice if you're looking for a single-day drive that balances highway efficiency with a chance to see more of the landscape.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m 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 |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Bennetts Valley Highway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Million Dollar Highway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 149 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,027 veh/hr typical · worst 3,623
Quietest
1 AM
~343 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 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 Little Valley, NY.
Start on NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
Turn right onto Vestry Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto PA 153
Turn right onto PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Turn straight onto PA 255
Continue on PA 120; PA 255
Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255
Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Turn left onto PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Continue on PA 255
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 219
Keep slight right at fork onto US 219
Take the exit onto US 219
Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 417
Continue on NY 417
Turn left onto NY 353
Continue on NY 353
Continue on NY 353; NY 242
Continue on NY 353; NY 242
Continue on NY 353
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 50-minute duration, leaving East Flatbush in the morning is recommended to make the most of daylight. Plan for at least two stops to break up the 382.8 miles and refuel, especially considering the $64 estimated fuel cost. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is 200 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before you begin that segment. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in pacing your stops, but be mindful that the majority of the route is on surface roads, which can sometimes lead to slower progress than expected.
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 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 84 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.4 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Valley, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY
This is one driving day of about 382.8 miles and 7h 50m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 191.4 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.
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
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
Rest area
Rest Area
Rest Area
Love's Travel Stop
TA
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Crescent Lake Rest Area
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
TA
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
Onvo Travel Plaza
Rest Area
Flying J Travel Center
Flying J Travel Center
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
Service Plaza
TA
TA
Service Plaza
Larry Doby Service Area
Service Plaza
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
Connie Chung Service Area
Rest Area
Service Plaza
Onvo Travel Plaza
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
Vince Lombardi Service Area
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 405 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.
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
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
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
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.93 one way
$123.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $67.20 | $134.40 |
| premium | $4.85 | $73.06 | $146.13 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $72.28 | $144.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$62
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.19 | $18.37 |
| Efficient EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.50 | $15.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.1 | 1 | $53.59 | $24.50 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Smoke
Destination
Little Valley, NY
Afternoon in Little Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Smoke
85°F
Waverly, NY
191 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
17 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
7h 50m 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.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a highway share of 23%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with the longest stretch on highways being 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After the highway sections, you'll transition to surface roads, likely noticing more local traffic and varied speed limits. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for a driving experience that's less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating through communities.
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.
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 40 significant decision points across 382.8 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
4,371 ft
Total Descent
2,804 ft
Highest Point
1,746 ft
~246.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,716 ft
Notable High Points
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 Little Valley, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Penfield
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Little Valley, NY
Full guide →Little Valley is the county seat of Cattaraugus County, New York.
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 7h 50m. Total distance: 382.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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