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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Highland, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

90.5 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

82 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Highland, NY, NY

Highland, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

East Flatbush, NY to Highland, NY is 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New York state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its relatively short duration and clear route, this is a great choice if you're looking for an easy, no-fuss drive to get you to your destination without a lot of planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

45.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 29.9 mi 34m
NJ 17 22.9 mi 28m
Route 9W 14.5 mi 19m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
I 84 2.2 mi 2m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
Linden Boulevard 1.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 29.9 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
33

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
34

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
35

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

30 mi · 34 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
36

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 17 Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh Use the slight right lane.
37

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
38

Continue on this road

485 ft · 11 sec · this road
39

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
40

Merge onto I 84

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 39 Toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Turn left onto US 9W; NY 32

410 ft · 13 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
43

Continue on US 9W

14 mi · 19 min · Route 9W
Use the left lane.
44

Continue on US 9W; US 44; NY 55

297 ft · 10 sec · US 9W; US 44; NY 55
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
45

Turn right onto White Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · White Street
46

Arrive at destination

White Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over two hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic out of Brooklyn. The fuel cost is estimated at $15, so you should have plenty of gas to reach Highland without needing to refuel. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions between NY 17, NJ 17, and Route 9W, as these are the key segments to follow for a direct path. Since the drive is short, you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief stops you might want to make along the way.

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 45.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 20 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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.

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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 East Flatbush, NY

This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 29.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

New York City, 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 45.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 72.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...
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
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.90 one way

$29.79 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $16.11 $32.22
premium $4.92 $17.54 $35.08
diesel $5.61 $19.98 $39.96

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

$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: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

82 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Kearny, New Jersey

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Hoboken, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Union City, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Beacon, New York

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Newburgh, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Poughkeepsie, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

New York, New York

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mahwah, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 36 Other: 20 Tesla: 6 Blink: 5 Electrify America: 4 EV Connect: 3 Tesla Destination: 3 EVgo: 2 ViaLynk: 2 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.50 $4.34
Efficient EV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Highland, NY

Afternoon in Highland on Saturday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°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.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 6.2
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 9.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 6.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 6.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 9.4
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 6.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NY 17 and NJ 17, experiencing consistent highway speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.9 miles on NY 17, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the main roads are highway-like, the overall feel is a mix, transitioning between different highway sections as you make your way north. Expect a generally efficient journey with minimal slowdowns on the main arteries.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

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 30 significant decision points across 90.5 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 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; at 8.6 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 East Flatbush, NY and Highland, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Newburgh and Scranton.

Manhattan

4.9 mi in | ~10m

New Jersey

8.6 mi in | ~19m

Jersey City

10.9 mi in | ~24m | via NJ 139

New York State Thruway North: Albany

42.4 mi in | ~1h 5m | via NY 17

Newburgh

72.4 mi in | ~1h 39m

Scranton

72.5 mi in | ~1h 39m

About the Cities

Starting 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 5m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Highland, NY covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, Route 9W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.90 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 is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 90.5 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.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Highland, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Newburgh and Scranton.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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