Trip from Suffern, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Downtown East Flatbush, NY, NY

Photo: Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Suffern, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Avenue, Orange Avenue, NJ 3 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.48 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.7 miles from Suffern, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 47.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Orange Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
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Tonnelle Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Hoboken Unavailable Refreshing
Conrail Viaduct Unavailable Refreshing
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12th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Washington Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffern, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

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Start on Washington Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
2

Continue on Washington Avenue

52 ft · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
3

Turn left onto Orange Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 22 sec
5

Merge slight left

20 mi · 24 min
6

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
7

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
8

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
9

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
10

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
11

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
12

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
13

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
14

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
15

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

430 ft · 15 sec · NY 9A
16

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Laight Street
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
18

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
19

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
20

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
21

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
22

Turn left onto Caton Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
23

Continue on Linden Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 23.7 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 44m 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 47.4 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.7 miles or 44m 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 15m

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 Suffern, 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 Suffern, NY

This is one driving day of about 47.4 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suffern, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.7 mi from Suffern, NY · 44m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

24 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

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Suffern, 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

$7.48 one way

$14.96 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $8.36 $16.72
premium $4.86 $9.07 $18.14
diesel $4.69 $8.76 $17.52

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$7

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.15 $1.90
EV Truck/SUV 19 0 $6.64 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Suffern, NY

Morning in Suffern on Saturday

Local time

9:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday

Local time

9:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

61°F

New York City, NY

24 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

2 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 28m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Suffern, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Orange Avenue, NJ 3 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Suffern, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.48 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.

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