Origin
Gaines, NY
Afternoon in Gaines on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaines, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 46m
Distance
357.6 mi
575 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 37m
★
6 AM
7h 46m
8 AM
8h 5m
10 AM
7h 53m
12 PM
7h 51m
3 PM
7h 54m
5 PM
8h 4m
8 PM
7h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaines, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaines, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 357.6 miles and takes about 7h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.86 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.8 miles from Gaines, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaines, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on NY 279
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Gaines Road
2
Turn straight onto NY 98
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
3
Continue on NY 98
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 31
1.4 mi
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1 min
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East Avenue
5
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
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4 min
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State Route 31
6
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Fancher Road
7
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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State Route 31
8
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Holley Road
9
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
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36 sec
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West Albion Street
10
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Wright Street
11
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
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Public Square
12
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
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5 sec
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Mechanic Street
13
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
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1 min
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State Street
14
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Brockport-Holley Road
15
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Redman Road
17
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Fourth Section Road
18
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
19
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
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8 min
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NY 531
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
21
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
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Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
23
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
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34 min
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New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
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7 sec
26
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
27
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
29
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
31
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
32
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
33
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
34
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
35
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
36
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
37
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
38
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
39
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
40
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
41
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
43
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
47
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
48
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
49
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
51
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
53
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
56
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
57
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
58
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
59
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
60
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
61
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
62
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
63
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
64
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
65
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
66
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
67
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
68
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
69
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
70
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
71
Arrive at destination
NY 27
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.8 miles from Gaines, NY, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
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 79 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.8 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gaines, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gaines, NY
This is one driving day of about 357.6 miles and 7h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Gaines, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Gaines, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 405 decision points cluster between mile 82.4 and 350.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
179.4 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
232.7 mi into trip
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~4h 58m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
345 mi into trip
|
~7h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
350.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 30m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.86 one way
$117.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.31 | $138.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.95 | $157.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.64
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$59
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.55 | $17.16 |
| Efficient EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.29 | $14.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143 | 1 | $50.06 | $22.89 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
17% chance
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
18 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
7h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 98.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 345.2
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 345.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 345.2
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 345.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
357.6 mi in 7h 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
71 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 357.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 82.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gaines, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
82.4 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Mt Pocono
232.7 mi in
|
~4h 58m
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via US 6
Milford
233.5 mi in
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~4h 59m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
325.1 mi in
|
~6h 50m
About the Cities
Starting in Gaines, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 7h 46m. Total distance: 357.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.64 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Flatbush, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at East Flatbush, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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