Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Warsaw, NY

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

340.3 mi

548 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 53m ★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m

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

Downtown East Flatbush, NY, NY

East Flatbush, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from East Flatbush to Warsaw, you are looking at a 340.3-mile journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 3 minutes. This route stays entirely within New York, transitioning from the dense Northeast urban environment toward the more rural landscapes of the interior state. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, most travelers find it efficient to complete in one go. You should budget approximately $55 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. While it is certainly possible to make this a one-day trek, keep in mind the duration to ensure you arrive at your destination refreshed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

170.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 72% of this route is highway-focused. You will navigate using a combination of I-86, I-81, and the Christopher Columbus Highway to make your way across the state. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 100-mile segment on I-86, which allows for steady progress once you are clear of the city traffic. Because the majority of the drive relies on these major interstates, the experience is largely consistent rather than technical. Prepare for a straightforward, high-speed transit that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.

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.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near NY 27.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 340.3 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 4.1 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 36 key points

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

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4.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 27

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
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
10.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...

Towns Along This Route

Between East Flatbush, NY and Warsaw, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.

Del Water Gap

36.3 mi in | ~55m

Mahwah

36.6 mi in | ~55m | via I 80W

Letchworth Park

319.7 mi in | ~6h 30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
US 46 10.8 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 27

1.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
2

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx Use the none lane.
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 Use the none lane.
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the none lane.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
33

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
34

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
35

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
36

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning Use the none lane.
37

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
38

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
39

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
40

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
41

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
42

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
43

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
44

Continue on US 20A

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Buffalo Street
45

Turn left onto NY 19

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
46

Arrive at destination

NY 19

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 7-hour transit, plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and break up the time behind the wheel. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion as you depart the metropolitan area. Since you will be spending a significant amount of time on interstate highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer stretches, particularly the 100-mile segment on I-86. Because the total duration is just over seven hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions throughout the day. Staying mindful of these two scheduled stops will help you maintain your focus and energy until you reach Warsaw.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.2 miles or 3h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 44m

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY

This is one driving day of about 340.3 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.2 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 3h 35m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

170 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Arriving in Warsaw, NY

The final approach into Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.40 one way

$110.80 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $60.03 $120.07
premium $4.88 $65.42 $130.84
diesel $5.64 $75.60 $151.21

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

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.1 1 $35.73 $16.33
Efficient EV 85.1 0 $29.78 $13.61
EV Truck/SUV 136.1 1 $47.64 $21.78

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, NY

Evening in Warsaw on Sunday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

170 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

10 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

7h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Warsaw, NY covers 340.3 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.2 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 $55.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 340.3 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 4.1 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Warsaw, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.

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