Origin
Tusten, NY
Late night in Tusten on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tusten, 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
2h 46m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tusten, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 97, West Main Street, Walling Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.20 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Tusten, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Tusten, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Arlington Hotel — former hotel in Narrowsburg, New York, U.S.A.
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 2h 46m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m 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 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 97 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 Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 97 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Walling Avenue | — | — |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 97
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tusten, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Crawford Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
2
Turn sharp right onto State Route 97
28 mi
·
41 min
·
State Route 97
3
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
5
Continue straight
13 mi
·
17 min
6
Continue on Walling Avenue
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Walling Avenue
7
Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
8
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Clifton
11
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
14
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
17
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
18
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
19
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
21
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
22
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
24
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
25
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
26
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
28
Turn left onto Caton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Caton Avenue
29
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
30
Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Church Avenue
31
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
32
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
33
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Tusten, NY, or about 1h 23m 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Tusten, 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 Tusten, NY
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Tusten, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Tusten, NY · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Tusten, 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
$17.20 one way
$34.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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
$17
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
52 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
10 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
2h 46m 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 Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 97, West Main Street, Walling Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 miles from Tusten, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Tusten, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tusten, 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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