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Trip from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

census designated place in New York, United States

Peach Lake, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spruce Lane, Vails Lake Shore Drive, Vail Grove for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 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

32.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 64.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spruce Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spruce Lane
Vails Lake Shore Drive
Vail Grove
Peach Lake Road
Danbury Road
Newburgh
Hutchinson River Parkway
Hutchinson River Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Spruce Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on White Oak Lane

141 ft · 10 sec · White Oak Lane
2

Turn left onto Spruce Lane

157 ft · 9 sec · Spruce Lane
3

Turn right onto Vails Lake Shore Drive

200 ft · 10 sec · Vails Lake Shore Drive
4

Turn right onto Vail Grove

262 ft · 17 sec · Vail Grove
5

Turn left onto Peach Lake Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Peach Lake Road
6

Turn left onto Danbury Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Danbury Road
7

Take the ramp right toward Newburgh, White Plains

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Newburgh, White Plains
8

Continue straight

27 mi · 32 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
10

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
11

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
12

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
16

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

0.2 mi · 23 sec · NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
17

Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
19

Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
20

Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

295 ft · 10 sec · East New York Avenue
21

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
22

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
23

Continue on Pacific Street

463 ft · 15 sec · Pacific Street
24

Turn left onto Sackman Street

364 ft · 10 sec · Sackman Street
25

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
26

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
27

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
28

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Kings Highway
29

Turn slight right

135 ft · 5 sec
30

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

377 ft · 13 sec · Kings Highway
31

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
32

Arrive at your destination

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 32.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY, or about 47m into the drive.

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 14 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 47m 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 20m

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 Peach Lake, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peach Lake, NY

This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Peach Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Peach Lake, NY · 47m into the drive

city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Rochelle, NY

32 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

Thornwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Rochelle, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.57 one way

$21.14 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.43 $22.85
premium $4.92 $12.44 $24.89
diesel $5.61 $14.17 $28.35

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$11

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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

Peach Lake, NY

Late night in Peach Lake on Friday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Friday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

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

7 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 35m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spruce Lane, Vails Lake Shore Drive, Vail Grove. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Peach Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.57 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.
The drive from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peach Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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