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Trip from Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

38.4 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 38.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Cross County Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 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

19.2 miles from Tarrytown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Broadway
New York State Thruway
Cross County Parkway
Central Park Avenue
Cross County Parkway East
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Hutchinson Parkway South
Hutchinson River Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

102 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Broadway

1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
3

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

0.9 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
5

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

8.8 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
7

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue
8

Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross County Parkway East
9

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

2.1 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
10

Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
11

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

6.6 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
12

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
16

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
17

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
18

Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
19

Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
20

Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

295 ft · 10 sec · East New York Avenue
21

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
22

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
23

Continue on Pacific Street

463 ft · 15 sec · Pacific Street
24

Turn left onto Sackman Street

364 ft · 10 sec · Sackman Street
25

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
26

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
27

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
28

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Kings Highway
29

Turn slight right

135 ft · 5 sec
30

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

377 ft · 13 sec · Kings Highway
31

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Linden Boulevard
32

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 19.2 miles from Tarrytown, NY, or about 33m 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 38 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.2 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

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 Tarrytown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tarrytown, NY

This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 1h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Tarrytown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.2 mi from Tarrytown, NY · 33m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

19 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to East Flatbush, NY

19 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Tarrytown, 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

$6.32 one way

$12.64 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.83 $13.67
premium $4.92 $7.44 $14.89
diesel $5.61 $8.48 $16.96

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$6

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tarrytown, NY

Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Wednesday

Local time

7:06 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

8 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 7m 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 Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 38.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Cross County Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Tarrytown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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 Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tarrytown, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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