Traveling from Lakewood to East Flatbush covers 373.9 miles, a journey that typically takes about 8 hours and 10 minutes behind the wheel. Given the length and the nature of the terrain, planning for a two-day trip is highly recommended to keep the pace manageable. You should budget approximately $61 for fuel to cover the distance across the Northeast region. While it is technically possible to push through in one go, splitting the drive into two days allows you to navigate the turns more comfortably. This route functions best when you view it as a multi-day commitment rather than a quick sprint.
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
187 miles from Lakewood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
246 mi
4h 39m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi
20m
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi
18m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 246 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
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Start on West Summit Street
0.9 mi·3 min·West Summit Street
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Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi·3 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi·6 min·Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on CR 69
1.0 mi·1 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on PA 69
0.6 mi·1 min·Forrest Street
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Turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft·12 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi·36 sec·Mechanic Street
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Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi·5 min·Jackson Run Road
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Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
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Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi·12 min·Jackson Run Road
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Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi·2 min·Market Street
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Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
15
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
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Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
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Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
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Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
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At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
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Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
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Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
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Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
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Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
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Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
33
Merge onto I 80
246 mi·4 hr 39 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 47AToward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
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Continue on I 280
16 mi·20 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17AToward CR 508 East: Jersey City
37
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi·3 min·Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi·43 sec·New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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Turn straight
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight lane.
42
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
43
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
44
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
46
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
47
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
48
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
49
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
50
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
52
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi·3 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
55
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 373.9-mile trek, plan for at least two strategic stops to break up the technical driving. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, leaving early in the morning helps you avoid potential congestion and allows you to reach your stopping point before dark. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 246-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as local road variations can impact your consumption. A smart strategy is to divide the 8-hour and 10-minute duration into two manageable legs, ensuring you arrive in East Flatbush refreshed. Prioritizing these breaks will make the turn-heavy sections feel significantly less taxing.
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 187 miles from Lakewood, NY, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 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 82 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187 miles or 4h 18m 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 187 miles or 4h 18m
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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, 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.
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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 Lakewood, NY
Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Lakewood, 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 246 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 361.1 and 371 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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361.1 mi into trip|~7h 41m 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
361.4 mi into trip|~7h 42m 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
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366.4 mi into trip|~7h 54m 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
7
369.5 mi into trip|~8h in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
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371 mi into trip|~8h 2m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.55 one way
$123.09 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$66.55
$133.10
premium
$4.92
$72.47
$144.94
diesel
$5.61
$82.55
$165.10
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.2
1
$39.26
$17.95
Efficient EV
93.5
1
$32.72
$14.96
EV Truck/SUV
149.6
1
$52.35
$23.93
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Lakewood, NY
Night
in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Night
in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
48°F
Waverly, NY
187 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
17 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 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 13% of the journey spent on highways, the experience is defined by local roads that wind through the landscape. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating secondary routes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on the 246-mile Keystone Shortway. As you transition between the Keystone Shortway, PA 948, and the Essex Freeway, the road personality shifts from steady highway travel to more technical, localized maneuvering. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and active engagement.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 246 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 361.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 373.9 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 361.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,116 ft6 ft
Total Climb
3,804 ft
Total Descent
5,101 ft
Highest Point
2,116 ft
~103.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,110 ft
Notable High Points
1,767 ft at ~190.1 miles+752 ft prominence
1,860 ft at ~293.8 miles+536 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakewood, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
The longest stretch is about 246 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 187 miles on day one.
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 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 361.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.4 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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.
