Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
332.8 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Altona, NY covers 332.8 miles and takes about 6h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Caton Avenue, Saint Pauls Place, Parkside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 53m drive with frequent turns across 332.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (6h 53m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Altona, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Pauls Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Altona, NY.
Start on Linden Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
Turn right onto Vestry Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
Continue on 14th Street
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
Turn straight
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Merge slight left
Continue straight
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
Turn left onto State Route 3
Turn right onto Military Turnpike
Turn right onto Devils Den Road
Turn right onto Miner Farm Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 26m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altona, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 332.8 miles and 6h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.4 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Altona, 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 Altona, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$52.53 one way
$105.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $58.71 | $117.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $63.69 | $127.38 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $61.50 | $123.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
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
$53
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.94 | $15.97 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.12 | $13.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.59 | $21.30 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Altona on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
166 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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