Origin
Spring Valley, NY
Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, 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 11m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York City, Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
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 11m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York City 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 Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | — | — |
| Bronx River Parkway | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway East | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | — | — |
| Hutchinson Parkway South | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New York City
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on the route
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
the route
2
Take the exit straight toward New York City
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
New York City
3
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
5
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
7
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
8
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
9
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
10
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
11
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
12
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
14
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
15
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
16
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
17
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
18
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
East New York Avenue
19
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
20
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
21
Continue on Pacific Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pacific Street
22
Turn left onto Sackman Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sackman Street
23
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
24
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
25
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
26
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Kings Highway
27
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
5 sec
28
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kings Highway
29
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Spring Valley, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Spring Valley, 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
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
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
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
22 mi in
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 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 11m 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 Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York City, Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Spring Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Spring Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Valley, 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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