Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Tappan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Tappan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Tappan, NY covers 33.5 miles and takes about 59m 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 $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →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 59m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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 Tappan, NY is easy. At 59m 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 Tappan, 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 | — | — |
| Rockaway Avenue | — | — |
| Cooper Street | — | — |
| Cooper 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 Tappan, 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
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
9
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
10
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
11
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
12
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
15
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grand Avenue
18
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
69th Street
19
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
21
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
23
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
24
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
25
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Manhattan, Randalls Island
26
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Manhattan, Randalls Island
27
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
28
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
29
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harlem River Drive North
30
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem River Drive
31
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
34
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
35
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
36
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
37
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 South: Tappan
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
NY 303 South: Tappan
39
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
40
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
41
Continue on Kings Highway
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kings Highway
42
Turn left onto Washington Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tappan, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tappan, 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
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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.
Destination
Tappan, NY
Morning in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
59m 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 Tappan, NY covers 33.5 miles and takes about 59m 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 16.7 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 $5.51 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 Tappan, NY is easy. At 59m 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 Tappan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Flatbush, NY to Tappan, 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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