Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Saranac Lake, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
304.4 mi
490 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
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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Saranac Lake, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Saranac Lake, NY covers 304.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 $50.11 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
152.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 304.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 304.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 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 26m, 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 Saranac Lake, 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 Saranac Lake, 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
·
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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
27
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
28
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
29
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
30
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
31
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
32
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
33
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
34
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
37
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
38
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
39
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
40
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
42
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Adirondack Northway
43
Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
44
Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
45
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
46
Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
47
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
48
Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
49
Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Military Road
50
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Saranac-Placid Road
51
Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Flower Avenue
52
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Street
53
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street
54
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 152.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 13m 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 67 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.2 miles or 3h 13m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saranac 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 304.4 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 152.2 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.2 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saranac Lake, NY
The final approach into Saranac 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 Saranac 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
$50.11 one way
$100.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.18 | $108.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $59.00 | $118.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.21 | $134.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$50
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.96 | $14.61 |
| Efficient EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.63 | $12.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.8 | 1 | $42.62 | $19.48 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Saranac Lake, NY
Afternoon in Saranac Lake on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
15 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
6h 26m 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 Saranac Lake, NY covers 304.4 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 152.2 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 $50.11 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 26m, 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 Saranac Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Flatbush, NY to Saranac Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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