Origin
South Nyack, NY
Late night in South Nyack on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Nyack, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 9W, Palisades Boulevard, Palisades Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in South Nyack, NY
Full guide →Founded 1878
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
Arriving in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 42.1 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.
Route 9W 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 South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 9W | — | — |
| Palisades Boulevard | — | — |
| Palisades Parkway South | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| Major Deegan Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 9W
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
2
Turn straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
3
Keep slight left to continue on Route 9W
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9W
4
Continue on Palisades Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Boulevard
5
Take the ramp left toward Palisades Parkway South, Palisades Scenic Byway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Palisades Parkway South, Palisades Scenic Byway
6
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
7
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
8
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
12
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
14
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
15
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
17
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
341 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
19
Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
69th Street
20
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grand Avenue
21
Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
22
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
24
Turn right onto 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Street
25
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
26
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
27
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
28
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
29
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
30
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
31
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
32
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
33
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
34
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
35
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from South Nyack, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from South Nyack, 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
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$23
Total
$29
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
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
3 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 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 South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 9W, Palisades Boulevard, Palisades Parkway South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from South Nyack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 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 South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Nyack, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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