Trip from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

99.6 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 32m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 39m

12 PM

2h 37m

3 PM

2h 40m

5 PM

2h 51m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

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Northwest Harbor, NY

Clément Proust

East Flatbush, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 99.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, County Road 39A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.21 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.8 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 99.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 5 miles in near NY 27 / Montauk Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.6 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 5 miles (NY 27 / Montauk Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5 mi into trip | ~13m in | NY 27 / Montauk Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Montauk Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

89.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

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

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

89.6 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

91.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

89.4 mi in | ~2h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	70.3 mi	1h 33m
Montauk Highway	8.6 mi	17m
County Road 39A	5.5 mi	11m
Belt Parkway	4.7 mi	7m
Linden Boulevard	4.5 mi	7m
Stephen Hands Path	2.1 mi	5m
Old Northwest Road	1.8 mi	3m
Northwest Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 70.3 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.4 mi · 2 min · this road

Turn left onto Northwest Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest Road

At end of road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Northwest Road

Continue on Old Northwest Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Old Northwest Road

Continue on Stephen Hands Path

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Stephen Hands Path

Turn right

54 ft · 7 sec

Turn left

35 ft · 1 sec

Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path

1.7 mi · 4 min · Stephen Hands Path

Merge onto NY 27

8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto NY 27

372 ft · 7 sec · NY 27

Toward NY 27 West: New York

Merge onto NY 27; CR 39A

5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

Continue on NY 27

70 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NY 27

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 49.8 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 80 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Northwest Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Northwest Harbor, NY

This is one driving day of about 99.6 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northwest Harbor, 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.

The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 70.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from Northwest Harbor, NY · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Islip, NY

50 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.

Popular next leg

Islip, NY to East Flatbush, NY

42.2 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Babylon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Flatbush, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 99.6

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 99.6

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 99.6

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 99.6

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Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 48.1

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Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 99.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.21 one way

$32.43 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$17.57	$35.14
premium	$4.88	$19.15	$38.30
diesel	$5.64	$22.13	$44.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.9	$10.46	$4.78
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
EV Truck/SUV	39.8	$13.94	$6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Northwest Harbor, NY

Afternoon in Northwest Harbor on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

SW 13 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

26 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

2h 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 99.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, County Road 39A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.21 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

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Trip from Northwest Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Governors Island National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Fire Island National Seashore

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Northwest Harbor, NY

East Flatbush, NY

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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