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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

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
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.

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Irvington, NY, NY

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 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 $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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 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 Irvington, NY is easy. At 58m 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 Irvington, 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 Irvington, 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

6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
19

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec
20

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
21

Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
22

Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cross County Parkway West
23

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
24

Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
25

Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue North
26

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
27

Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
28

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

4.9 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway
29

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NY 9A: Ardsley
30

Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road
31

Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue
32

Turn right onto Broadway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Broadway
33

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
34

Arrive at your destination

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

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

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

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: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$12

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irvington, NY

Morning in Irvington on Saturday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

58m 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 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 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 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.

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY is easy. At 58m 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 Irvington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Flatbush, NY to Irvington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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