Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Flatbush, NY
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Cold Spring, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 64.9-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY, to Cold Spring, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major parkways and highways, making it efficient for getting you to your destination without extensive planning. Given its relatively short duration and focused profile, this journey is best suited for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 70% of the journey taking place on these types of roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 37.4 miles, which offers a smooth and consistent driving experience. The transition to the Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway and then State Highway 9D will likely introduce a change in scenery and potentially more local traffic as you approach Cold Spring. This blend means you get the efficiency of the highway for much of the trip, with a more local feel closer to the end.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Flatbush, NY and Cold Spring, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Bronx, Randalls Island and Harlem River Drive North.
Manhattan
Bronx
Randalls Island
Harlem River Drive North
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 37.4 mi | 47m |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 9D | 3 mi | 5m |
| Harlem River Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 69th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Cold Spring, NY.
Start on NY 27
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
Continue on Cooper Street
Continue on Cooper Avenue
Continue on Cooper Avenue
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
Turn left onto 69th Street
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
Merge onto GCP; I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto HRD
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 202
Continue on US 6; US 202
Turn left onto NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Turn right onto NY 301
Arrive at destination
For this 1-hour, 42-minute journey, departing East Flatbush, NY, in the morning is advisable to take advantage of lighter traffic. Since the drive is just under 65 miles and has a low fuel cost of around $11, you likely won't need extensive rest stops, but there are no designated stops noted, so plan accordingly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 37.4 miles on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. Given the short duration, you have the flexibility to leave when convenient, but aim to arrive in Cold Spring with ample daylight for exploration.
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.
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 14 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 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 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cold Spring, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY
This is one driving day of about 64.9 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cold Spring, 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.
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$11
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Cold Spring on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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