How far is East Flatbush, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Poughkeepsie.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
788 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Vestry Street
933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
29.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
651 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
1605 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
1110 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Route 9W
13.8 mi · 19 min · Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Hudson Bridge
1239 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Poughkeepsie.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from East Flatbush and 46.2 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg
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 Sloatsburg.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.39 km).
#1 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
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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