Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Watkins Glen, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
264.8 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
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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Watkins Glen, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Watkins Glen, NY covers 264.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.59 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
132.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
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 Watkins Glen, 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
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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
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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
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 86: Corning
37
Take the exit slight right toward NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen
38
Turn left onto County Road 64
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
County Road 64
39
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
40
Merge slight left onto Westinghouse Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westinghouse Road
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto Watkins Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Watkins Road
42
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
43
Continue on Watkins Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Watkins Road
44
Continue on South Franklin Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Franklin Street
45
Turn right onto East Fourth Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Fourth Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 58 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.4 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Watkins Glen, 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 264.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.59 one way
$87.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.32 | $102.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.46 | $116.93 |
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
$44
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.07 | $16.95 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Watkins Glen, NY
Afternoon in Watkins Glen on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
132 mi in
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
9 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
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
264.8 mi in 5h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Caton Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Watkins Glen, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Watkins Glen, NY
Full guide →Watkins Glen is a small town of 1,863 (2020) in New York's Finger Lakes region. It is famous among motorsports fans for its speedway.
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 5h 32m. Total distance: 264.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $32.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Watkins Glen, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Watkins Glen, NY before the return drive.
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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