Origin
Olcott, NY
Late night in Olcott on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olcott, 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
8h 30m
Distance
385.1 mi
620 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 22m
★
6 AM
8h 30m
8 AM
8h 45m
10 AM
8h 35m
12 PM
8h 34m
3 PM
8h 36m
5 PM
8h 45m
8 PM
8h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olcott, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Olcott, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 385.1 miles and takes about 8h 30m via I 81, Keystone Shortway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily navigating through New York. Given the 8.5-hour estimated drive time and the mix of highways and surface roads, it's a trip best suited for an overnight stay, allowing for a more relaxed pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive that connects these two points efficiently.
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
192.6 miles from Olcott, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 22.3 mi | 32m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
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 Olcott, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Lockport Street
20 ft
·
2 sec
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Lockport Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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East Main Street
3
Turn right
456 ft
·
20 sec
4
Turn sharp left onto NY 18
12 mi
·
18 min
·
East Lake Road
5
Continue on NY 18
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
6
Continue on NY 18; NY 98
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 18
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
8
Turn right onto CR 32
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Peter Smith Road
9
Turn left onto NY 104
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto NY 260
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Sweden-Walker Road
11
Turn left onto NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 531
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
14
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
16
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
19
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
20
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
22
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
24
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
25
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
26
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
27
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
28
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
29
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
31
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
32
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
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State Highway 41
33
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
34
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
36
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
42
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
44
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
46
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
50
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
51
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
52
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
53
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
55
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
56
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
57
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
58
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
59
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
60
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.
61
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.
62
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
63
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
64
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
For this 385.1-mile drive, splitting it over two days is a good idea to avoid a very long single day behind the wheel. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to cover a substantial portion, perhaps around 4-5 hours of driving. Plan for your overnight stop roughly in the middle of the route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from the interstate sections to the 'mostly surface roads' profile, as fuel availability can vary more on local routes. The estimated fuel cost is $63, so budget accordingly.
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 192.6 miles from Olcott, NY, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 85 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.6 miles or 4h 21m 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 192.6 miles or 4h 21m
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 59m
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 Olcott, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
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 Olcott, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Olcott, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
193 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 Tunkhannock, PAOvernight Options
Night 1
193 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tunkhannock, PA after about 193 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.6 miles from Olcott, 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 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 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 455 decision points cluster between mile 110 and 377.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
206.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m 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
260.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 42m 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...
8
372.6 mi into trip
|
~8h 2m 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
377.6 mi into trip
|
~8h 14m 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
$64.10 one way
$128.20 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $69.00 | $138.00 |
| premium | $4.99 | $75.61 | $151.22 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $81.13 | $162.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.64
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$64
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.44 | $18.48 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.70 | $15.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154 | 1 | $53.91 | $24.65 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Late night in East Flatbush on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 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.
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
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
8h 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this drive, 50%, is on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a chance for consistent cruising. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so expect transitions off the main highways to slower local routes. You'll likely notice changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move from interstate to local driving.
Only 50% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
64 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
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 110 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 45 significant decision points across 385.1 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 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.3 miles (US 6): 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 Olcott, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
110 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Mt Pocono
260.3 mi in
|
~5h 42m
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via US 6
Milford
261 mi in
|
~5h 43m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
352.7 mi in
|
~7h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in Olcott, NY
Full guide →Arriving in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. 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 193 miles on day one.
Expect about $17.64 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 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 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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