Chuck E. Cheese
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
186 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sidney, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Sidney, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 186 miles and takes about 4 hours 3 minutes via NY 17, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, predominantly within New York state, with a brief passage through New Jersey. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a solid option for a single-day journey. You'll cover a significant portion of the distance on major highways, so expect a relatively quick transit time. If you're looking for a direct route between these two points with minimal fuss, this one fits the bill.
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
93 miles from Sidney, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 106 mi | 2h 12m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 8 | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto River Street
Turn left onto NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Turn left onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Arrive at destination
Given the 4-hour duration and 186-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected traffic, especially as you approach the New York City area. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily cover long stretches without needing frequent breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town is 106 miles on NY 17; plan your refueling accordingly. The $31 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always factor in potential price variations.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sidney, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sidney, NY
This is one driving day of about 186 miles and 4h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93 miles from Sidney, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Paramus, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Sage Restaurant
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Best coffee break · home stretch
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
F and M coffee shop
Brooklyn, New York
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–1 pm
+17186738301
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 4–11 pm
+12122650190
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+19175402776
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+13472404439
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 5 am–4 pm
+17184380447
Near the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12018664664
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Union City, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+12013485747
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12016042702
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
Near the end, short detour
Secaucus, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12019151388
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17187354400
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.3 and 178.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$30.62 one way
$61.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $33.11 | $66.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
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
$31
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sidney on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Snow Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a highway-focused drive for 84% of its length, so you’ll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 106 miles, primarily on NY 17, offering a sustained period of steady driving. While the main roads include NY 17, NJ 17, and State Highway 8, the bulk of the journey utilizes highway infrastructure. This means you can anticipate a consistent pace for much of the 186 miles, with fewer slowdowns than a route relying more on local or secondary roads. The character is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 127.3 miles in.
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 22 significant decision points across 186 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 127.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sidney, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Nyst: Albany
New York City
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Manhattan
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 186 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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