Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar
Near the end, short detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
257.3 mi
414 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marcellus, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 257.3-mile drive from Marcellus, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, with a significant 66% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $42, this is an efficient trip focused on getting you to your destination. The entire route stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward point-to-point journey. Given the manageable duration, it’s a solid option for a day trip, though you might consider an early start to maximize daylight.
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
128.6 miles from Marcellus, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 111.2 mi | 2h 11m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Syracuse Tully Valley Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Street Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Marcellus, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on NY 174
Turn left onto NY 174
Continue on NY 174
Turn right onto NY 175; NY 174
Turn left onto NY 174
Turn left onto US 20
Turn left onto Field Lane
Turn right onto NY 11A
Continue on Lake Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 280
Take the exit
Merge onto CR 508
Continue on NJ 7
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Turn left onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Arrive at destination
For this 5-hour, 28-minute drive, consider departing Marcellus, NY, in the morning to make the most of your day and avoid potential evening traffic. You'll have one significant stretch of 111.2 miles on I-81, so plan your first stop after that segment to refuel or stretch. With a fuel cost estimated at $42, keeping an eye on your gas gauge is advisable, especially before longer highway portions. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but aim to be on the road early to enjoy the drive and arrive with ample time.
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.
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 57 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.6 miles or 2h 36m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marcellus, 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 Marcellus, NY
This is one driving day of about 257.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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.
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.6 miles from Marcellus, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Best coffee break · home stretch
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
F and M coffee shop
Brooklyn, New York
Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+17186738301
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Boonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19739173334
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183884232
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+17188664460
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
South Orange Village, New Jersey
Hours: 12–3 pm
+19737624440
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Near the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13476819102
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+17186769679
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19739005800
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Harrison, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12012175482
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17187354400
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19732683500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17186237200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+17189658951
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17183997339
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 79.1 and 249.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$42.35 one way
$84.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.80 | $91.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.87 | $99.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.81 | $113.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.82
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
$42
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.02 | $12.35 |
| Efficient EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.9 | 1 | $36.02 | $16.47 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Marcellus on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip, accounting for 66% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111.2 miles on I-81, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will involve the efficiency of major interstates like I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, it’s not necessarily monotonous. This route provides a blend of open-road cruising with the practicalities of interstate travel, keeping you moving steadily toward East Flatbush.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.1 miles in near I 81.
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 29 significant decision points across 257.3 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 79.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marcellus, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.
Mt Pocono
Milford
Newark
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 257.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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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