Origin
Mina, NY
Night in Mina on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mina, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 34m
Distance
395.7 mi
637 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 27m
★
6 AM
8h 35m
8 AM
8h 50m
10 AM
8h 40m
12 PM
8h 39m
3 PM
8h 41m
5 PM
8h 50m
8 PM
8h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mina, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 395.7-mile journey from Mina, NY to East Flatbush, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 34 minutes, making it a solid two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You'll be covering a good portion of New York and Pennsylvania on roads like the Keystone Shortway and the Southern Tier Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $65 and a need for at least two stops, planning for an overnight stay is advisable to avoid burnout. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a varied experience as you traverse these northeastern states.
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
197.9 miles from Mina, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 246 mi | 4h 39m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 246 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mina, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Mina French Creek Road
58 ft
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2 sec
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Mina French Creek Road
2
Turn right onto NY 430
4.0 mi
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6 min
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NY 430
3
Continue on NY 430
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Sherman-Findley Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 430
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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West Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Franklin Street
6
Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Osborne Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi
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22 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
10
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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2 sec
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Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
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4 min
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PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
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22 min
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PA 948
38
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
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16 min
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Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
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14 min
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State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi
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40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
246 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
46
Continue on I 280
16 mi
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20 min
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Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
48
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
51
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
52
Turn straight
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Use the straight lane.
53
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
54
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
55
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
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4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
57
Take the exit
428 ft
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14 sec
Toward NY 9A
58
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
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48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
59
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
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2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
60
Take the exit
2.6 mi
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5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
61
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
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50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
62
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
63
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
64
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
65
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
66
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
To best enjoy this 395.7-mile drive, aim for an early start to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to split it over two days. With an estimated fuel cost of $65 and two recommended stops, factor in time for both refueling and rest breaks. Consider breaking the trip in half around the 4-hour mark to make the most of your two recommended days. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, which means anticipating more frequent adjustments to your speed and direction, particularly outside of the longer highway stretches.
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 197.9 miles from Mina, NY, or about 4h 31m 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 87 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.9 miles or 4h 31m 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 197.9 miles or 4h 31m
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 7h 7m
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 Mina, 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 Mina, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Flatbush, 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 Mina, 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.
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 Corning, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
198 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, 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 197.9 miles from Mina, 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 246 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 415 decision points cluster between mile 383 and 392.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
383 mi into trip
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~8h 6m 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
383.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 7m 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
388.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 19m 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
391.4 mi into trip
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~8h 24m in
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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
7
392.8 mi into trip
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~8h 27m in
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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
$65.13 one way
$130.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.43 | $140.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.69 | $153.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.37 | $174.73 |
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
$65
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.55 | $18.99 |
| Efficient EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.3 | 1 | $55.40 | $25.32 |
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
East Flatbush, NY
Night in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
9:28 PM
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.
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
5 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 416.1
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 416.1
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 416.1
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 416.1
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 430.9
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 416.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a dynamic driving experience, leaning into a turn-heavy local drive profile. With only 21% highway share, much of your time will be spent on more engaging two-lane roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 246 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a segment of more consistent travel before you transition to other main roads like PA 948 and the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect the character of the drive to shift, moving between quicker highway sections and more winding, local road segments.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
66 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 383 miles in.
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 41 significant decision points across 395.7 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 383 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 388.2 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.
On the drive from Mina, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
363.3 mi in
|
~7h 39m
About the Cities
Starting in Mina, 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?
Solo Traveler
8h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 198 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 383 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 388.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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