How far is Cato, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Cato, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cato and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cato and East Flatbush.
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Start on North Street
12 m · 10 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 370
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Genesee Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
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Take the exit left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 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 Cato and East Flatbush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Continue straight
72.6 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cato and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cato to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Cato and 140.4 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cato and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cato and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 220.53 mi (354.91 km).
#1 Cato
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,416 |
| Coordinates | 43.1681200, -76.5730000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.36 | $88.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.12 | $96.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
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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