Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Stockton, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 32m
Distance
395.4 mi
636 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 25m
★
6 AM
8h 33m
8 AM
8h 48m
10 AM
8h 38m
12 PM
8h 37m
3 PM
8h 39m
5 PM
8h 47m
8 PM
8h 28m
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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Stockton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Stockton, NY is 395.4 miles and takes about 8h 32m via Keystone Shortway and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New York. The profile is mostly surface roads, suggesting a more local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Given the duration and road type, you might consider splitting this into two days for a more relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.7 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Market Street | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 298 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,993 veh/hr typical · worst 3,681
Quietest
1 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Stockton, 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
·
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
·
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
·
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
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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
·
47 sec
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Vestry Street
16
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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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
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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
·
7 sec
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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
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
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13 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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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
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
35
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
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13 min
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State Park Road
36
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
37
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
38
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
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18 min
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US 219
39
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Montmorenci Avenue
40
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Montmorenci Road
41
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
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7 min
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Highland Road
42
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Kane-Russell City Road
43
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
44
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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PA 666
45
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
46
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
48
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
49
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Main Street
50
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
51
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
52
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
53
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
54
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
55
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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Market Street
56
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Foote Avenue
57
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
58
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Glenview Avenue
59
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
60
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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Maple Street
61
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Allen Street
62
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft
·
5 sec
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Winsor Street
63
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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this road
64
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street Bridge
65
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
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Newton Avenue
66
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
67
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Marvin Parkway
68
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
69
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Main Street
70
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
71
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY-60
72
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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NY-60
73
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
74
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 60
75
Continue on NY 60
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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South Main Street
76
Turn left onto CR 58
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Maple Avenue
77
Continue on CR 58
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Cassadaga-Stockton Road
78
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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East Railroad Avenue
79
Turn right onto North Main Street
31 ft
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0 sec
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North Main Street
80
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
With an 8.5-hour drive time, planning for two days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you decide to tackle it in one go. The route includes 2 recommended stops, so factor those in for breaks and to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $66; it's wise to top off before heading out and at one of your planned stops. Since much of this route is on surface roads, be mindful of local speed limits and potential traffic in populated areas.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.7 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.7 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 197.7 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, 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.
+
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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Stockton, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
198 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
198 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 198 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.7 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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 515 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
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~6m in
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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
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~19m in
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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
$66.32 one way
$132.63 round trip
$4.26/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $72.01 | $144.03 |
| premium | $5.05 | $78.66 | $157.32 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $87.16 | $174.32 |
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
$66
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.52 | $18.98 |
| Efficient EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.60 | $15.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.2 | 1 | $55.36 | $25.31 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Destination
Stockton, NY
Late night in Stockton on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Waverly, NY
198 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
24 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
8h 32m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 15% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving, 200 miles, on the Keystone Shortway. Expect a transition from highway driving to more local roads as you progress. The prevalence of surface roads suggests you'll be navigating through towns and potentially dealing with more frequent intersections and lower speed limits.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
80 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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.
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 51 significant decision points across 395.4 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
2,187 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
4,207 ft
Total Descent
2,911 ft
Highest Point
2,187 ft
~282.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,157 ft
Notable High Points
1,765 ft at ~113 miles
+806 ft prominence
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 Stockton, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
36.3 mi in
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~55m
Mahwah
36.6 mi in
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~55m
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via I 80W
Penfield
283 mi in
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~5h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Stockton, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
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 Stockton, 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 2 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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stockton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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