Origin
Thiells, NY
Late night in Thiells on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Thiells, 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 35m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thiells, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.85 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.
Midpoint
23.8 miles from Thiells, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
About the Cities
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 35m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 47.7 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.
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road 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 Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thiells-Mount Ivy Road | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| Major Deegan Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiells, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Route 202
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
26 mi
·
34 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
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 23.8 miles from Thiells, NY, or about 47m 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 10 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Thiells, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thiells, NY
This is one driving day of about 47.7 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Thiells, 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 23.8 mi from Thiells, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Thiells, 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
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 35m 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 Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Thiells, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.85 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 Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Thiells, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thiells, 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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