Origin
Fort Montgomery, NY
Morning in Fort Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Montgomery, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Montgomery, NY
Brendon Spring
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Fort Montgomery to East Flatbush is 56.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Consider this route for its directness and efficiency, especially if you're looking to minimize travel time between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 37.4 mi | 47m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 69th Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 37.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on US 9W
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
United States Route 9W
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
3
Merge onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 87
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 40
Toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
341 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
69th Street
18
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grand Avenue
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
20
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
22
Turn right onto 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Street
23
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
24
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
25
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
28
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
29
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
30
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
31
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
32
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
33
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Fort Montgomery, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1D
Toward I 87 South: Queens
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
9
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Av...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$16
Total
$25
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 37.4 miles. Expect a dynamic shift as you transition from the Palisades Interstate Parkway onto the Major Deegan Expressway and then navigate the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel on high-speed roads, designed to get you to your destination quickly.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fort Montgomery, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Broadway - among others.
Albany
40.2 mi in
|
~52m
Yankee Stadium
40.2 mi in
|
~52m
Manhattan
43.7 mi in
|
~57m
Queens
43.7 mi in
|
~57m
Staten Island
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via I 278
Broadway
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Broadway East
48.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Montgomery, 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 1h 27m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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 East Flatbush, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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 East Flatbush, 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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