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

The driving distance from Colton, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 354.2 miles (570.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.23 mi
06h 41m
Flight
274.26 mi
441.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.26 mi
Kilometers
441.38 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.23 mi
Kilometers
570.08 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Colton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colton
2026-04-18T02:54
Arrive East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Halfmoon
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

From Colton
172.3 mi
03h 20m
To East Flatbush
181.9 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 56

    23.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 56

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Demars Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    911 ft · 33 sec · East Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 56 sec · Adirondack Trail

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  15. 15

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  20. 20

    Continue on Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1157 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  37. 37

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  38. 38

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  41. 41

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  42. 42

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  43. 43

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  44. 44

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  45. 45

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  46. 46

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

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 33%
Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 22%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 56
23.1 mi · 7%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 6%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.9 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfmoon
03h 20m from Colton
Leave By
10:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Colton and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.2 miles (570.1 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halfmoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Colton and 181.9 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.11 one way or $100.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Halfmoon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Halfmoon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

18 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

21 mi away
525 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

28 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

29 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colton and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 274.26 mi (441.38 km).

Colton

#1 Colton

Town in St.

Population1,401
Coordinates44.5531200, -74.9396400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 56 (-74.93965, 44.553113)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.32 L · about $50.11
Round trip
$100.23
25 gal · 94.64 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.11 $100.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.01 $112.02
Premium $4.86 $60.76 $121.52
Diesel $4.69 $58.68 $117.35

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colton and East Flatbush. The current time is 02:54:38.

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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.