Origin
Sheridan, NY
Night in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 40m
Distance
397.1 mi
639 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 33m
★
6 AM
8h 40m
8 AM
8h 56m
10 AM
8h 46m
12 PM
8h 44m
3 PM
8h 47m
5 PM
8h 55m
8 PM
8h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sheridan, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 397.1 miles and takes about 8h 40m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $65 and an overnight recommendation. This journey covers ground across the Northeast, primarily on well-established highways. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's best split over two days to avoid an overly long single-day commitment. With two recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the 397.1 miles, making the 8h 40m estimated travel time more manageable.
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
198.5 miles from Sheridan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| State Highway 39 | 35.6 mi | 51m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on US 20
95 ft
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8 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto CTR 79
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Center Road
3
Turn left onto NY 39
2.6 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 39
4
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 39
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Lodi Street
6
Continue on NY 39
8.0 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 39
7
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
8
Continue on NY 39
1.6 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 39
9
Continue on NY 39
1.0 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 39
10
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi
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50 sec
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West Main Street
11
Turn straight onto US 62; NY 39
382 ft
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7 sec
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East Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Buffalo Street
13
Turn right onto US 62; NY 39
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Sand Hill Road
14
Turn right onto NY 39
8.7 mi
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14 min
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Main Street
15
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 39
16
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi
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6 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi
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8 min
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Springville Sardinia Highway
18
Continue on NY 39
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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State Highway 39
19
Continue on NY 39
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Schutt Road
20
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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State Highway 16
21
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Olean Road
22
Turn left onto NY 39
1.1 mi
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2 min
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State Route 39
23
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
24
Continue on NY 39
18 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 39
25
Turn right onto NY 436
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Denton Corners Road
26
Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
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3 min
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NY 19A; NY 436
27
Turn left onto NY 436
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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Hamilton Street
28
Turn left onto NY 436
360 ft
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8 sec
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Main Street
29
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
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8 min
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Portage Street
30
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
31
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
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16 min
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Nunda-Dansville Road
32
Continue on NY 436
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Ossian Street
33
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Spruce Street
34
Turn slight right onto NY 36
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Clara Barton Street
35
Continue on NY 36
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Hornell Road
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
37
Merge onto I 390
22 mi
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25 min
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Genesee Expressway
38
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
43
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
44
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
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
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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
·
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
Given the 8h 40m estimated duration, planning for an overnight stay is highly recommended. Splitting the 397.1 miles over two days will make the trip much more relaxed. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the drive and manage your energy. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches like the 104.5-mile segment on the Southern Tier Expressway, to ensure you stay on schedule and within your approximate $65 fuel budget.
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 198.5 miles from Sheridan, NY, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.5 miles or 4h 25m 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 198.5 miles or 4h 25m
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 9m
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 Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Sheridan, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
199 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 Ithaca, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
199 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 199 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 198.5 miles from Sheridan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 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 365 decision points cluster between mile 218.9 and 389.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
218.9 mi into trip
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~4h 49m in
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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
272.3 mi into trip
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~5h 52m in
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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
384.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 12m 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
384.6 mi into trip
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~8h 12m 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
389.6 mi into trip
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~8h 24m 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
$65.37 one way
$130.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.68 | $141.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.97 | $153.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.67 | $175.35 |
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
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.9 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 | 119.1 | 1 | $41.70 | $19.06 |
| Efficient EV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.75 | $15.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.8 | 1 | $55.59 | $25.41 |
Gas CO2
139 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
9:31 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
12 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 40m 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.
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 383.4
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 383.4
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 383.4
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 397.1
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 383.4
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 383.4
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 is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the drive utilizing major expressways. You'll navigate stretches of the Southern Tier Expressway, the Keystone Shortway, and I 81, offering a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted segment is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, providing a solid block of highway miles. While predominantly fast-paced, the overall feel is that of a functional transit route connecting two points in New York.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
66 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 218.9 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 36 significant decision points across 397.1 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 218.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 384.3 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.
Between Sheridan, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
272.3 mi in
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~5h 52m
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via US 6
Milford
273 mi in
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~5h 53m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
364.6 mi in
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~7h 44m
About the Cities
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 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 199 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 218.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 384.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.3 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.
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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