The drive from Ramapo, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 17, NJ 3, Orange Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on NJ 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ramapo, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
447 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
631 ft
Highest Point
447 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.6 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
32.6 mi into trip|~45m in|US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
8
32.8 mi into trip|~45m 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
37.5 mi into trip|~56m 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
7
40.6 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
7
42 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Jersey City
32.6 mi in|~45m|via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
32.6 mi in|~45m|via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
32.8 mi in|~45m
Manhattan
34.4 mi in|~48m|via I 78
Brooklyn
37.5 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 17
19.5 mi
24m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
Orange Avenue
3.9 mi
5m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
4m
NY 27
1.8 mi
3m
Linden Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
Caton Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 19.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft·8 sec·Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
4
Turn left onto NY 59
0.5 mi·44 sec·Orange Turnpike
5
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi·37 sec·Orange Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; 59
3.5 mi·5 min·Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
8
Merge onto NJ 17
20 mi·24 min·NJ 17
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
10
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
15
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
16
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
18
Take the exit
428 ft·14 sec
Toward NY 9A
19
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 2Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, BrooklynUse the left lane.
22
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi·50 sec·Gowanus Expressway
23
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi·2 min·NY 27
Exit 24Toward NY 27 East: Prospect ExpresswayUse the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi·47 sec·NY 27
Exit 5Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical CenterUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi·2 min·Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi·3 min·Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Ramapo, NY
· 32m into the drive
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Ramapo, 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
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$7.99
$15.98
premium
$4.92
$8.70
$17.40
diesel
$5.61
$9.91
$19.83
Estimated Tolls: $16.04
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$16
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.5
0
$4.71
$2.16
Efficient EV
11.2
0
$3.93
$1.80
EV Truck/SUV
18
0
$6.29
$2.87
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Afternoon
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 7 to 15 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon
in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Ramapo, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 3, Orange Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Ramapo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.6 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ramapo, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 447 ft elevation with about 341 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Federal Hall National Memorial, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
