Origin
Poestenkill, NY
Morning in Poestenkill on Wednesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY
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Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
173.7 mi
279 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
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6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poestenkill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Round Top Road, Reichard Lake Road, Reichards Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.59 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
86.8 miles from Poestenkill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 173.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Round Top Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Round Top Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reichard Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reichards Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 787 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 787 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Round Top Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poestenkill, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
92 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Round Top Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Round Top Road
3
Continue on Reichard Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Reichard Lake Road
4
Continue on Reichards Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Reichards Lake Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right
6.5 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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I 90 West: Albany
7
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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I 787: Albany, Troy
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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I 787 South: Albany
10
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NJ 3 East: New York
18
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Tonnelle Avenue
21
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
22
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
23
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
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NY 9A
27
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Laight Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Street
29
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
30
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
31
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
33
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Caton Avenue
34
Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Linden Boulevard
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Poestenkill, NY, or about 1h 40m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
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 Poestenkill, 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 Poestenkill, NY
This is one driving day of about 173.7 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poestenkill, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.8 mi from Poestenkill, NY · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Poestenkill, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.59 one way
$57.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.92 | $61.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.67 | $67.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
$0.00
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
$29
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.32 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Wednesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
87 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
6 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
3h 20m 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 Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Round Top Road, Reichard Lake Road, Reichards Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.8 miles from Poestenkill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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