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Trip from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

Downtown Beacon, NY, NY

Beacon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Beacon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 89.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Avenue
North Road
I 84 West
I 87
I 87 South
New York State Thruway
I 287 South
NJ 17 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Avenue
3

Continue on North Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Road
4

Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
5

Merge slight left

4.6 mi · 5 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
7

Continue straight

427 ft · 10 sec
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

0.6 mi · 40 sec · I 87 South: New York City
9

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 33 min · New York State Thruway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
12

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
14

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
15

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
16

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
17

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
18

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
19

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
20

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
21

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
22

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

430 ft · 15 sec · NY 9A
23

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Laight Street
24

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
25

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
26

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
27

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
28

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
29

Turn left onto Caton Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
30

Continue on Linden Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
31

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 44.8 miles from Beacon, NY, or about 56m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 56m 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 36m

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 Beacon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beacon, NY

This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Beacon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.8 mi from Beacon, NY · 56m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

45 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.77 one way

$29.53 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.97 $31.93
premium $4.92 $17.39 $34.77
diesel $5.61 $19.80 $39.61

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$15

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Beacon, NY

Evening in Beacon on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Thursday

Local time

8:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

45 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.

Road read

1h 53m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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