Origin
Poughkeepsie, NY
Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poughkeepsie, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Clément Proust
East Flatbush, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Poughkeepsie to East Flatbush covers 87.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable commute within the Northeast region. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like US 9, US 6, and the Sprain Brook Parkway. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a visit, this straightforward highway-focused drive offers a predictable travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-dominant journey, with 91% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. You will start by navigating US 9, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.1 miles, before transitioning onto US 6 and the Sprain Brook Parkway. The character of the drive is efficient and functional rather than leisurely, designed to move you quickly through the state. As you move closer to East Flatbush, the road environment shifts from the open corridors of the Hudson Valley into the denser infrastructure of the New York City metropolitan area. Stay alert as the traffic patterns evolve and the pace of the highway environment intensifies.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9 and US 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 87.1 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wapp...
8
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
10
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Towns Along This Route
Between Poughkeepsie, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Hutchinson Parkway South and Jackie Robinson Parkway West - among others.
Peekskill
31.5 mi in
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~42m
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via US 6; US 9; US 202
New York City
46.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Cross County Parkway East
62 mi in
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~1h 27m
Mount Vernon
62 mi in
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~1h 27m
Hutchinson Parkway South
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
79 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Union Turnpike West
79.1 mi in
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~1h 55m
Brooklyn
79.3 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9 | 30.1 mi | 40m |
| US 6 | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 9
— 30.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Reservoir Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Reservoir Square
2
Continue on South Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Clinton Street
3
Turn left onto Little Smith Street
271 ft
·
11 sec
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Little Smith Street
4
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
5 sec
5
Merge onto US 44; NY 55
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Mill Street
6
Turn straight onto US 44; NY 55
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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East-West Arterial
7
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Columbus Drive
8
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 9
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 9
11
Take the exit
512 ft
·
22 sec
Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 9
30 mi
·
40 min
·
US 9
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft
·
2 sec
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US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
14
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
15
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward New York City
17
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Bronx River Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
23
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
26
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Use the none lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
31
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the none lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
33
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
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Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
37
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
38
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
39
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
40
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
41
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
42
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
43
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
44
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour and 10-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the high highway usage, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel duration. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, but keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you leave Poughkeepsie to avoid unnecessary price fluctuations. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for the Sprain Brook Parkway, as congestion can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day. Keep your focus on the road as you transition between these major arteries to stay on track for your arrival in East Flatbush.
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 43.5 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 47m
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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY
This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 9 for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Poughkeepsie, NY · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.5 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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 10m 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 87.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 9, US 6, Sprain Brook Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.18 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 is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 87.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Poughkeepsie, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Hutchinson Parkway South and Jackie Robinson Parkway West - among others.
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