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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Eden, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Eden, NY, NY

Eden, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Eden, NY covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 23, NJ 3, Vernon Stockholm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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

33.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Eden, NY covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 2.4 miles in near Ocean Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 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 2.4 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Ocean Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway Nor...
9
4.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
8.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | Hudson Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Eden, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City and Butler.

Bronx

4.1 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Manhattan

4.9 mi in | ~10m

New Jersey

8.6 mi in | ~19m

Jersey City

10.9 mi in | ~24m | via NJ 139

Butler

29.2 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 23 21.2 mi 25m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
Vernon Stockholm Road 5.5 mi 9m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
Stockholm Vernon Road 3.1 mi 5m
McAfee - Glenwood Road 2.7 mi 6m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NJ 23 — 21.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 27

1.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
2

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
3

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place
4

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
6

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway
12

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min
Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street
16

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
19

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
21

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
22

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
23

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto US 46

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 46
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
28

Merge onto NJ 23

4.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NJ 23

17 mi · 20 min · NJ 23
Use the right lane.
30

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
31

Turn right onto CR 515

3.1 mi · 5 min · Stockholm Vernon Road
32

Continue on CR 515

5.5 mi · 9 min · Vernon Stockholm Road
33

Turn left onto CR 644

1.4 mi · 3 min · Vernon Crossing
34

At end of road, turn right onto CR 517

0.7 mi · 1 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road
35

Continue on CR 517

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Aster Street
36

Continue on CR 517

2.0 mi · 4 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road
37

Continue on CR 26

1.2 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Road
38

Turn left onto Newport Bridge Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Newport Bridge Road
39

At end of road, turn right onto CR 88

222 ft · 6 sec · Liberty Corners Road
40

Arrive at destination

CR 88

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 33.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 15 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.4 miles or 52m 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 Eden, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 66.7 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 21.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 52m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

33 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eden, NY

The final approach into Eden, 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

$10.98 one way

$21.96 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.87 $23.74
premium $4.92 $12.93 $25.86
diesel $5.61 $14.73 $29.45

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $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: 23.3 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 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Friday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eden, NY

Late night in Eden on Friday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

33 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.

Temperature spread

15 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

1h 46m 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 East Flatbush, NY to Eden, NY covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, NJ 3, Vernon Stockholm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Flatbush, NY and Eden, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City and Butler.

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