Origin
Erin, NY
Late night in Erin on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erin, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
234.6 mi
377 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erin, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Erin, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 234.6 miles and takes about 5h 12m via Keystone Shortway and I 81, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traveling entirely within New York. Given its duration and mostly surface road profile, expect a straightforward drive without significant elevation changes. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you prefer to avoid extensive highway driving.
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
117.3 miles from Erin, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 96 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Swartwood Hill Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Spencer Road | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical · worst 5,020
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Erin, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Church Street
0.2 mi
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48 sec
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Church Street
2
Turn left onto NY 223
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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Swartwood Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 224
2.8 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 224
4
Continue on NY 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 34
5
Continue on NY 34
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Spencer-Van Etten Road
6
Continue on NY 34
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Tioga Street
7
Continue on NY 96
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Candor Road
8
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 96
9
Continue on NY 96
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Candor Road
10
Continue on NY 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Spencer Road
11
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Spencer Avenue
12
Turn right onto NY 96
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto NY 96
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Owego Street
14
Continue on NY 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Owego Road
15
Continue on NY 96
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 96
16
At end of road, turn right onto NY 96
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 96
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 96
335 ft
·
15 sec
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Main Street
18
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 96
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Park Street
19
Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
Susquehanna River Bridge Road
20
Continue on NY 96
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Susquehanna River Bridge Road
21
Turn left onto NY 434
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southside Drive
22
Take the ramp
372 ft
·
9 sec
23
Merge onto I 86
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
29
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
31
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
33
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
38
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
39
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
40
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
42
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
43
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
44
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
45
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
46
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
47
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
48
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
49
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
51
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 234.6-mile drive, consider leaving early in the morning to have plenty of daylight. With a total duration of around 5h 12m, it's definitely a one-day trip. You'll want to make at least one stop for fuel and a break, especially since the longest stretch without a major change in road type is 63.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach the $38 estimated cost, and plan your stop around the transition from highway to surface roads for a convenient refresh. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your pace as needed.
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 117.3 miles from Erin, NY, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 52 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Erin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erin, NY
This is one driving day of about 234.6 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Erin, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.3 miles from Erin, 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 63.3 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 305 decision points cluster between mile 56.4 and 227.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
221.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
222 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
227.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.05 one way
$78.10 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $42.03 | $84.07 |
| premium | $4.99 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $49.42 | $98.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$39
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.53 | $9.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.84 | $15.01 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
5h 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your 5h 12m drive on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 63.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads throughout the drive, particularly as you get closer to East Flatbush. Expect more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds on the non-highway sections.
Only 59% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.3 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 56.4 miles in near I 81.
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 30 significant decision points across 234.6 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 56.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.8 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.
Between Erin, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.
Mt Pocono
109.7 mi in
|
~2h 24m
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via US 6
Milford
110.5 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
202.1 mi in
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~4h 16m
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
218.6 mi in
|
~4h 37m
About the Cities
Starting in Erin, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 12m. Total distance: 234.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.14 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 East Flatbush, 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 56.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.8 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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Flatbush, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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