How far is Balmville, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Balmville, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Balmville and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balmville and East Flatbush.
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Start on Fostertown Road
12 m · 4 sec · Fostertown Road
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Turn right onto Route 9W
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9W
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Turn right onto North Plank Road
1092 ft · 31 sec · North Plank Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
1135 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
3235 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Balmville and East Flatbush.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Balmville and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Balmville to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Balmville and 53.4 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Balmville and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Airmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Balmville and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.23 km).
#1 Balmville
Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.5348200, -74.0148600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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