Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Independence, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
310.9 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
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6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
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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Independence, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Independence, NY covers 310.9 miles and takes about 6h 39m 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 $51.18 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
155.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 310.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 39m drive with frequent turns across 310.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caton 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Caton Avenue | — | — |
| Saint Pauls Place | — | — |
| Parkside Avenue | — | — |
| Park Circle | — | — |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | — | — |
| Ocean Parkway | — | — |
| NY 27 West | — | — |
| Prospect Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Caton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Independence, NY.
1
Start on Linden Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Parkside Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Circle
6
Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
8
Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
13
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
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
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
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I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
18
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
19
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
21
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
22
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
24
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
25
Turn straight
11 mi
·
13 min
26
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
29
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
30
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
31
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
34
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
35
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
36
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
77 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 86: Corning
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
39
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 417: Erwin, Addison
41
Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Addison Road
42
Continue on State Highway 417
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 417
43
Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
44
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
45
Continue on Tuscarora Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarora Street
46
Continue on State Highway 417
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 417
47
Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 36
48
Turn right onto State Highway 417
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 417
49
Turn left onto Independence Road
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Independence Road
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 19m 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 68 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.5 miles or 3h 19m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, 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 310.9 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.5 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.5 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Independence, NY
The final approach into Independence, 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 Independence, 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
$51.18 one way
$102.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.26 | $120.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.64 | $137.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$51
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.64 | $14.92 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.4 | 1 | $43.53 | $19.90 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Independence, NY
Morning in Independence on Friday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
6h 39m 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 Independence, NY covers 310.9 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Caton Avenue, Saint Pauls Place, Parkside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.5 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 $51.18 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Flatbush, NY to Independence, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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