How far is Cumberland Head, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Cumberland Head, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 331.2 miles (533 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.16 mi
05h 48m
Flight
281.98 mi
453.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.98 mi
Kilometers
453.81 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.16 mi
Kilometers
532.95 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Cumberland Head
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland Head
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland Head
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
Westmere
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Cumberland Head
160.6 mi
02h 54m
To East Flatbush
170.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 20 mph S
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Head and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Tioga Lane

    715 ft · 34 sec · Tioga Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Mohawk Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oswego Lane

    98 m · 19 sec · Oswego Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seneca Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Seneca Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cayuga Road

    150 m · 22 sec · Cayuga Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cumberland Head Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cumberland Head Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Firehouse Lane

    63 m · 12 sec · Firehouse Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Firehouse Lane

    157 m · 27 sec · Firehouse Lane

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Moffitt Road

    2155 ft · 43 sec · Moffitt Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1485 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    156.1 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  13. 13

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  31. 31

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland Head 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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
156 mi · 47%
I 87 South
119 mi · 36%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 7%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 1%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

156 mi · 03h 02m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmere
02h 54m from Cumberland Head
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cumberland Head 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 Cumberland Head to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 331.2 miles (533 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Cumberland Head and 170.6 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Cumberland Head and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Westmere

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 Westmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 5.5 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 Westmere.

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

12 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Head and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 281.98 mi (453.81 km).

Cumberland Head

#1 Cumberland Head

Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Population1,627
Coordinates44.7164300, -73.4026300
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tioga Lane (-73.402901, 44.716747)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.23 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.65
23.36 gal · 88.46 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.83 $93.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.34 $104.68
Premium $4.86 $56.78 $113.55
Diesel $4.69 $54.83 $109.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland Head and East Flatbush. The current time is 23:07:28.

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.