Stockton, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 391 miles and takes about 8h 33m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward drive between New York State locations. Given the duration and the majority of the route being on surface roads, it’s a good candidate for an overnight stop to break up the driving time. You'll be covering a significant distance, so planning for a comfortable pace is key.
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
195.5 miles from Stockton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
246 mi
4h 39m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi
20m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
North Main Street
9.1 mi
13m
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
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 124 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,736 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,333
Quietest
1 AM
~340 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Stockton, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
31 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Railroad Avenue
3
Continue on Cassadaga-Stockton Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Cassadaga-Stockton Road
4
Continue on CR 58
1.0 mi·2 min·Maple Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 60
0.4 mi·26 sec·South Main Street
6
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 60
7
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
8
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·36 sec·NY-60
9
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
10
Continue on NY 60
3.8 mi·5 min·North Main Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
12
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
13
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
17
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
18
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
19
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
21
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
24
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
25
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
26
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
27
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
34
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
35
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
36
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
37
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
38
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
39
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
40
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
41
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
42
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
43
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
44
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
45
Merge onto I 80
246 mi·4 hr 39 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 47AToward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
47
Continue on I 280
16 mi·20 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17AToward CR 508 East: Jersey City
49
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi·3 min·Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi·43 sec·New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
52
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
53
Turn straight
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight lane.
54
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
55
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
56
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
58
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
59
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
60
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
61
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
62
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
63
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
64
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
65
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
66
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi·3 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
67
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
With an 8.5-hour estimated drive time, it’s best to plan for an overnight stay to avoid fatigue. Consider departing mid-morning on your first day to reach a comfortable stopping point by late afternoon. The route has two recommended stops, so use these to stretch your legs and refuel. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially on the surface road sections where stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. Breaking this trip into two days will make the 391 miles much more manageable.
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 195.5 miles from Stockton, NY, or about 4h 32m 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 86 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.5 miles or 4h 32m 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 195.5 miles or 4h 32m
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 6m
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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into East Flatbush, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Stockton, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 38
5 decision points cluster between mile 378.2 and 388.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
378.2 mi into trip|~8h 5m 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
378.4 mi into trip|~8h 5m 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
383.5 mi into trip|~8h 17m 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
386.6 mi into trip|~8h 23m in|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
388.1 mi into trip|~8h 26m in|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
$63.55 one way
$127.09 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$68.78
$137.56
premium
$4.87
$74.91
$149.81
diesel
$5.40
$83.17
$166.34
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.3
1
$41.06
$18.77
Efficient EV
97.8
1
$34.21
$15.64
EV Truck/SUV
156.4
1
$54.74
$25.02
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Stockton, NY
Night
in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
E 8 mph93% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Night
in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
SE 7 to 10 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 18% highway driving, with the longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway covering 246 miles. After the highway portion, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The significant mileage on surface roads means you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more frequent stops for lights and intersections, especially as you approach your destination.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
67 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 378.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 38 significant decision points across 391 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 378.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 378.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.5 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.
On the drive from Stockton, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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 196 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.
Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 378.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 378.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.5 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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 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.
