Origin
Chatham, NY
Late night in Chatham on Thursday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, NY
Peter Olexa
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Hudson Avenue, Coleman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.19 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.5 miles from Chatham, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 140.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hudson Avenue | — | — |
| Coleman Street | — | — |
| Highway 203 | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 684 South | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Austerlitz Street
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
Austerlitz Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Hudson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Avenue
5
Turn left onto Coleman Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Coleman Street
6
Continue on State Highway 203
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 203
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
62 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
10
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684 South: White Plains
12
Merge slight right
27 mi
·
31 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
14
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
16
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
17
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
21
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
22
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
23
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
24
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
East New York Avenue
25
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
26
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
27
Continue on Pacific Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pacific Street
28
Turn left onto Sackman Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sackman Street
29
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
30
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
31
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
32
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
33
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
34
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
35
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
36
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Chatham, NY, or about 1h 25m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, NY
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Chatham, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Chatham, NY · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Chatham, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Flatbush, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.19 one way
$46.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$23
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
12:01 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
21 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 50m 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 Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Hudson Avenue, Coleman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Chatham, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chatham, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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