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

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Balmville, NY is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.74 mi
01h 46m
Flight
61.04 mi
98.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.74 mi
Kilometers
123.5 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Balmville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Balmville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Airmont
NY

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

From East Flatbush
38.4 mi
00h 53m
To Balmville
38.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  22. 22

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

    1110 ft · 36 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Route 9W

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9W

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Fostertown Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
29.9 mi · 39%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 31%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 3%
I 84 East
2.5 mi · 3%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 3%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 53m from East Flatbush
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Flatbush and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Balmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 38.4 miles from East Flatbush and 38.3 miles from Balmville.

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 15.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Flatbush and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Balmville.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, 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 Airmont.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Balmville. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.23 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Balmville

#2 Balmville

Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA

Population3,178
Coordinates41.5348200, -74.0148600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Balmville (-74.01486, 41.53482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.73
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.86 $21.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.14 $24.29
Premium $4.86 $13.17 $26.35
Diesel $4.69 $12.72 $25.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Balmville. The current time is 00:04:57.

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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.