Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Pleasant Valley, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
95 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
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6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
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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Pleasant Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Pleasant Valley, NY is 95 miles and takes about 2h 10m via I 684, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick getaway or a simple commute. Given its relatively short duration and high highway share, it’s an efficient way to cover the distance without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 84 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Rossway Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Pleasant Valley, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
181 ft
·
5 sec
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Remsen Avenue
3
Turn right
354 ft
·
31 sec
4
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
196 ft
·
4 sec
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Remsen Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 684
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 684
21
Continue on I 684
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 84
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 84
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52B
Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
26
Turn left onto Rossway Road
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rossway Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on Rossway Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rossway Road
28
Merge onto US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 44
29
Turn left onto CR 47
377 ft
·
10 sec
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South Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Trip Plan
For this 95-mile, 2h 10m drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving anytime should allow you to complete the trip within daylight hours. Since the drive is short and primarily highway, you won't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 27 miles on I 684, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $16 suggests it's an economical trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Valley, 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 95 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
8
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52B
Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
6
91.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
Rossway Road
Turn left onto Rossway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.64 one way
$31.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Pleasant Valley, NY
Morning in Pleasant Valley on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 16.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the drive on major roads like I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I 84. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 27 miles on I 684. Expect a driving personality that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways. The journey is designed for making good time, with the road primarily serving as a conduit between your starting point and destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 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 19 significant decision points across 95 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pleasant Valley, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Taconic State Parkway North and Albany.
Bronx
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
Taconic State Parkway North
76.8 mi in
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~1h 44m
Albany
76.8 mi in
|
~1h 44m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Pleasant Valley, 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 2h 10m. Total distance: 95 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. 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.
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 Pleasant Valley, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasant Valley, NY before heading back.
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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