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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

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 Hillside Lake, NY, NY

Hillside Lake, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Remsen Avenue, Kings Highway, Tapscott Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.17 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

43 miles from East Flatbush, NY

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 86.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 86.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Remsen Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Remsen Avenue
Kings Highway
Tapscott Street
Howard Avenue
Eastern Parkway
Dean Street
East New York Avenue
Jamaica Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Remsen Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Boulevard

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Linden Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Remsen Avenue

180 ft · 6 sec · Remsen Avenue
3

Turn right

354 ft · 31 sec
4

Turn left onto Remsen Avenue

197 ft · 4 sec · Remsen Avenue
5

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
6

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
7

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
8

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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 · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
11

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
12

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
14

Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
15

Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway
16

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
18

Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
19

Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 684 North: Brewster
20

Merge slight right

26 mi · 30 min
21

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 84 West: Newburgh
23

Merge slight left

15 mi · 18 min
24

Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

0.5 mi · 1 min · Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
25

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Taconic State Parkway
26

Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
27

Turn left onto Beekman Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Beekman Road
28

Turn right onto Clove Branch Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Clove Branch Road
29

Turn right

112 ft · 7 sec
30

Turn right onto Hillside Lake Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillside Lake Road
31

Turn right onto South Hillside Road

344 ft · 15 sec · South Hillside Road
32

Continue on South Hillside Lake Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · South Hillside Lake Road
33

Turn right onto 3rd Road

407 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Road
34

Arrive at your destination

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 43 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 1h into the drive.

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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43 miles or 1h 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 Hillside Lake, 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 86.1 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 1h into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

43 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

Richmond Hill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hillside Lake, NY

The final approach into Hillside Lake, 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 Hillside Lake, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.17 one way

$28.35 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.33 $30.65
premium $4.92 $16.69 $33.38
diesel $5.61 $19.01 $38.02

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$14

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Night in East Flatbush on Thursday

Local time

11:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillside Lake, NY

Night in Hillside Lake on Thursday

Local time

11:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

2h 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 Hillside Lake, NY covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Remsen Avenue, Kings Highway, Tapscott Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 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 $14.17 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.
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Flatbush, NY to Hillside Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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