Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to West Nyack, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 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
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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West Nyack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to West Nyack, NY covers 37.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 West Nyack, 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
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 59 East: Nyack
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 59 East: Nyack
39
Turn straight onto Route 59
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Route 59
40
Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crosfield Avenue
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Nyack Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Nyack Road
42
Turn left onto Strawtown Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Strawtown Road
43
Turn right onto West Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 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
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
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: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Nyack, NY
Afternoon in West Nyack on Saturday
Local time
4:31 PM
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
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
37.8 mi in 1h 6m 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.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Remsen Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 West Nyack, NY is easy. At 1h 6m 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 West Nyack, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to West Nyack, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Nyack, NY before heading back.
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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