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Trip from Monticello, 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

2h 18m

Distance

101.7 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson

Monticello, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Monticello, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.8 miles from Monticello, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 41.4 mi 49m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Broadway 2.2 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.9 mi 4m
NY 27 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 41.4 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 42

2.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
2

Enter roundabout

224 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 17
3

Continue

85 ft · 1 sec
Toward NY 17
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
5

Merge onto NY 17

40 mi · 48 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 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

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 50.8 miles from Monticello, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m

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 Monticello, 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 Monticello, NY

This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Monticello, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 41.4 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

51 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

Washington Heights, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Monticello, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 94.4

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.7

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.9 mi

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

2.3 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 79.9

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 94.4

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122289682

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 72.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 87.2

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.2

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.9

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.7

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.4

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 43.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 43.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 58.1

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 43.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.2

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.1

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

The Battery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123443491

Visit website

National Museum of the American Indian

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125143700

Visit website

SeaGlass Carousel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12123443491

Visit website

New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12124719496

Visit website

Statue City Cruises Battery Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+18775239849

Visit website

Battery Playscape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12123443491

Visit website

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.9 and 94.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
42.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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
8
94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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

$16.74 one way

$33.48 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $18.10 $36.20
premium $4.92 $19.71 $39.42
diesel $5.61 $22.45 $44.91

Estimated Tolls: $16.68

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$17

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.24 $6.51

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Monticello, NY

Afternoon in Monticello on Saturday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

51 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

5 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

2h 18m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 94.7
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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 94.7
View on nps.gov
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 ~2 min detour Free near mile 94.7
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 94.7
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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 94.7
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 91.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

101.7 mi in 2h 18m, mostly highway — 41.4 mi of that is on NY 17.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 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 22 significant decision points across 101.7 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 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Monticello, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan - among others.

Nyst: Albany

42.9 mi in | ~52m

New York City

42.9 mi in | ~52m

Jersey City

89.4 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

89.4 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

89.5 mi in | ~1h 50m

Manhattan

91.1 mi in | ~1h 54m | via I 78

Brooklyn

94.2 mi in | ~2h 2m

About the Cities

Starting in Monticello, 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 2h 18m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.68 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Flatbush, NY before heading back.

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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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