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Trip from West Hurley, 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 29, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

Downtown West Hurley, NY, NY

West Hurley, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

West Hurley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 111 miles and takes about 2h 28m via New York State Thruway and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York State. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a manageable one-day excursion. You'll likely find this drive straightforward, suitable for a quick transit between the Catskills area and Brooklyn.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.5 miles from West Hurley, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 60.6 mi 1h 9m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
State Route 28 6 mi 10m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
NY 27 1.8 mi 3m
Linden Boulevard 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 60.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 375

27 ft · 7 sec · State Route 375
2

Turn left onto NY 28

6.0 mi · 10 min · State Route 28
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Enter roundabout

340 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
4

Continue

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
6

Merge onto I 87

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
11

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
16

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
17

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
19

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
20

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
21

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
23

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
24

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.
25

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.
26

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 2.5 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Leaving West Hurley in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of daylight to reach East Flatbush. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, especially as you approach the 60-mile highway segment. The estimated fuel cost of $18 suggests a budget-friendly drive, so focus on smooth transit rather than planning elaborate breaks.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from West Hurley, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

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 West Hurley, 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 West Hurley, NY

This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Hurley, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 60.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Suffern, NY

56 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

Gardiner, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Suffern, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from West Hurley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.6 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 67.5 and 106.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | NY 17

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

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

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.48 one way

$36.95 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.55 $19.89 $39.78
premium $4.99 $21.79 $43.59
diesel $5.35 $23.38 $46.77

Estimated Tolls: $19.03

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (60.6 mi) $3.03

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

$18

Tolls

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.33
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.71 $4.44
EV Truck/SUV 44.4 0 $15.54 $7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 29, 2026

Origin

West Hurley, NY

Morning in West Hurley on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 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.

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

10 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

2h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

About a third of this 111-mile trip involves highway travel. You'll experience a 60.6-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, which should feel like steady cruising. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, including NJ 17 and State Route 28, for the remaining portion of the drive. Be prepared for more varied traffic and potentially more exits as you move from the highway system onto these state routes.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.5 miles in near NY 17.

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 20 significant decision points across 111 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 67.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 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 West Hurley, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Jersey City

98.7 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

98.7 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

98.8 mi in | ~2h 1m

Manhattan

100.4 mi in | ~2h 4m | via I 78

Brooklyn

103.5 mi in | ~2h 12m

About the Cities

Starting in West Hurley, NY

Full guide →

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 2h 28m. Total distance: 111 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $19.03 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.

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

The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Flatbush, NY before heading back.

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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