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Trip from Marlboro, 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

1h 56m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Marlboro, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Marlboro, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 83 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and Route 9W, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New York, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration, it's a practical option for a single-day journey. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for varying road conditions. Plan for this drive to be a quick hop between two points in the same state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.4 miles from Marlboro, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 29 mi 33m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
Route 9W 6.6 mi 10m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
I 84 2 mi 2m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
NY 27 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 29 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on US 9W

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 9W
Use the right lane.
2

Turn right onto NY 32

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Plank Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 84; NY 52

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 84; NY 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 36A Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on this road

427 ft · 10 sec · this road
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
8

Merge onto I 87

29 mi · 33 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
13

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
18

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
19

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
21

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
22

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
23

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
25

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
26

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27
Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27
Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
30

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Since this 83-mile drive only takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the NYC metropolitan area. There are no specific stops recommended, so pack snacks and drinks if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $14, and plan to refuel before you leave Marlboro or upon arrival in East Flatbush if needed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29 miles on the New York State Thruway, so you can easily power through that section without needing a break.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Marlboro, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.4 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

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 Marlboro, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marlboro, NY

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Marlboro, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 29 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

41 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

Mount Ivy, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Marlboro, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 84 West, NY 52 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
8
9.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

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 36A Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York St...
9
39.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
40.8 mi into trip | ~51m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.65 one way

$27.29 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.76 $29.51
premium $4.92 $16.07 $32.14
diesel $5.61 $18.30 $36.61

Estimated Tolls: $17.45

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (29 mi) $1.45

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

$14

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.70 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Marlboro, NY

Afternoon in Marlboro on Saturday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

41 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

21 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

1h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 74.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 77.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 74.3
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 77.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 74.3
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 77.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll find yourself on the New York State Thruway for a significant stretch, including a continuous 29-mile segment, which means you can settle in for some faster-paced driving. As you progress, expect the road conditions to change, transitioning between the efficiency of major roadways and potentially more varied stretches as you navigate NJ 17 and Route 9W. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire 83 miles, offering a dynamic journey behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (NY 17): 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.

Between Marlboro, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan - among others.

Albany

9.1 mi in | ~14m

New York State Thruway

9.1 mi in | ~14m

Jersey City

70.6 mi in | ~1h 29m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

70.6 mi in | ~1h 29m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

70.7 mi in | ~1h 29m

Manhattan

72.3 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 78

Brooklyn

75.4 mi in | ~1h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in Marlboro, NY

Full guide →

Marlborough is a town of 8,700 people (2020) in Ulster County, New York state. It is sometimes listed as Marlboro, though that is the name of only the southernmost village. This article also covers the hamlet of Milton, which is inside town limits.

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 1h 56m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marlboro, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, Route 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Marlboro, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.65 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Marlboro, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan - among others.

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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