Origin
Wright, NY
Late night in Wright on Thursday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wright, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
256.2 mi
412 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wright, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 256.2-mile journey from Wright, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is designed for a single day, clocking in at approximately 5 hours and 34 minutes of driving. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 68% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, and NJ 17. You can expect a fuel cost of around $42 for this trip. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, making it a manageable option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With only one recommended stop, this route is best tackled in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.1 miles from Wright, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 68% of your travel time spent on major roadways like I-87 and NJ 17. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 118.6 miles on I-87, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the majority of the drive is on fast-paced interstates, the overall character is one of covering distance efficiently rather than winding through picturesque countryside. This highway-centric profile means you'll be navigating through various sections of New York and New Jersey on well-maintained, high-speed roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 94.1 miles in near I 87.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 256.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 94.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
94.1 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
212.7 mi into trip
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~4h 28m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
214.1 mi into trip
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~4h 29m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
244 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
248.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wright, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Albany
94.1 mi in
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~2h 10m
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via I 87
New York
94.1 mi in
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~2h 10m
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via I 87
Buffalo
94.1 mi in
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~2h 10m
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via I 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 49 mi | 58m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 22 | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Anne Street | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| US Route 4 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lower Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Wrights Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Wrights Ferry Road
2
Turn left onto CR 2
3.9 mi
·
9 min
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Lower Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Putnam Center Road
4
Turn left onto NY 22
14 mi
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19 min
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State Highway 22
5
Continue on NY 22
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Broadway
6
Continue on US 4; NY 22
9.6 mi
·
13 min
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US Route 4
7
Continue on US 4
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Whitehall Road
8
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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George Street
9
Turn right onto NY 149
12 mi
·
17 min
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Anne Street
10
Turn left onto US 9; NY 149
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 9
11
Turn right onto NY 149; CR 23
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gurney Lane
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 87 South
13
Merge onto I 87
49 mi
·
58 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
21
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
26
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
27
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
29
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
30
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
31
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
34
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
35
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on NY 27
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 34-minute drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York City metropolitan area. Since this is a single-day trip covering 256.2 miles with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 118.6 miles on I-87. The estimated fuel cost is $42, so budget accordingly. A useful tip for this route is to download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty in some of the more rural sections of I-87.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.1 miles from Wright, NY, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.
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 56 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.1 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
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 Wright, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Wright, NY
This is one driving day of about 256.2 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Wright, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.1 mi from Wright, NY · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.1 miles from Wright, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.17 one way
$84.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.66 | $99.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.57 | $113.13 |
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
$42
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.90 | $12.30 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.42 | $10.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.87 | $16.40 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
1:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
128 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
13 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
5h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wright, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 256.2 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.1 miles from Wright, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 256.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 94.1 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wright, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
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