Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Irvington, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Jackie Robinson Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Irvington, NY
Full guide →Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.
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 58m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m, 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
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 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
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 Irvington, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Bronx
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
Cross County Parkway West
24.1 mi in
|
~40m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
25.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Park Avenue North
25.8 mi in
|
~43m
Albany
26.3 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Irvington, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
181 ft
·
5 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
3
Turn right
354 ft
·
31 sec
4
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
196 ft
·
4 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on HR
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
28
Merge onto I 87
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
31
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
33
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irvington, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Irvington, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.79
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Irvington, NY
Morning in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 10 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
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
17 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
58m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Jackie Robinson Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.73 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 short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Flatbush, NY and Irvington, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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