How far is Cohoes, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Cohoes, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.43 mi
03h 23m
Flight
147 mi
236.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147 mi
Kilometers
236.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.43 mi
Kilometers
283.94 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, May 1, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Cohoes
Sat, May 2, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohoes
2026-05-01T20:30
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, May 1, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cohoes
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Cohoes
83.5 mi
01h 41m
To East Flatbush
93 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cohoes and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohoes and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Mohawk Street

    1503 ft · 47 sec · Mohawk Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Street

    625 ft · 22 sec · Mohawk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cohoes Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cohoes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cohoes and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 63%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
Cohoes Boulevard
10.6 mi · 6%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 41m from Cohoes
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cohoes and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cohoes to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Cohoes and 93 miles from East Flatbush.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cohoes and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clintondale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clintondale.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohoes and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 147 mi (236.57 km).

Cohoes

#1 Cohoes

City in New York, USA

Population16,583
Coordinates42.7742400, -73.7001200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Mohawk Street (-73.700083, 42.77424)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $24.98
Round trip
$49.95
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.98 $49.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.92 $55.83
Premium $4.86 $30.28 $60.57
Diesel $4.69 $29.24 $58.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cohoes and East Flatbush. The current time is 20:30:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.