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Trip from Pompey, NY to East Flatbush, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

246.2 mi

396 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Pompey, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

This 246.2-mile drive from Pompey, NY to East Flatbush, NY will take you approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $41, it's an economical option for traversing the Northeast region. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. This route is designed for travelers who prioritize reaching their destination with minimal fuss.

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

123.1 miles from Pompey, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

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
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
State Route 80 2.9 mi 4m
Berry Road 2.6 mi 3m
Berwyn Road 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 111.2 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pompey, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on Cherry Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Cherry Street
2

Continue on Berwyn Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Berwyn Road
3

Turn slight right onto Collins Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Collins Road
4

Continue on Berry Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Berry Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto NY 80

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
6

Continue on NY 80

0.4 mi · 1 min · Clinton Street
7

Continue on US 11; NY 80

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
8

Continue on NY 80

448 ft · 16 sec · State Route 80
9

Turn left onto Lake Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lake Road
10

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 81 South
11

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

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.
14

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.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
16

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
17

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
19

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
21

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
27

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
28

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
30

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
31

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
32

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
33

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
34

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
35

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.
36

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.
37

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
39

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 15-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is your best bet to arrive at your destination with daylight to spare. You'll have one recommended stop, but with the longest stretch being over 100 miles, plan for a break around the halfway point. Factor in the $41 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip. A key consideration for this route is staying aware of potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York City metropolitan area. Keeping your fuel tank at least half full will help avoid unnecessary stops on the longer interstate segments.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.1 miles from Pompey, NY, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 miles.

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 54 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.1 miles or 2h 30m 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 4m

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 Pompey, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pompey, NY

This is one driving day of about 246.2 miles and 5h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Pompey, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

123 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

Binghamton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Pompey, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 68 and 238.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
68 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
121.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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...
7
233.4 mi into trip | ~4h 47m 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
233.7 mi into trip | ~4h 47m 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
238.7 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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

$40.53 one way

$81.05 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $43.82 $87.64
premium $4.92 $47.72 $95.44
diesel $5.61 $54.36 $108.72

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

$41

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.9 0 $25.85 $11.82
Efficient EV 61.6 0 $21.54 $9.85
EV Truck/SUV 98.5 1 $34.47 $15.76

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Pompey, NY

Morning in Pompey on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 9% chance Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

123 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.

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

23 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

5h 15m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and I 380. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111.2 miles on I 81, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. While primarily interstate, the transition between these highways will provide some variation. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, making it a consistent and predictable driving experience for the most part.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 68 miles in near I 81.

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 25 significant decision points across 246.2 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 68 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.4 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.

Between Pompey, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.

Mt Pocono

121.4 mi in | ~2h 27m | via US 6

Milford

122.1 mi in | ~2h 28m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

213.8 mi in | ~4h 19m

Cr 508 East: Jersey City

230.3 mi in | ~4h 41m

About the Cities

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 5h 15m. Total distance: 246.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 68 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.4 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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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