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

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Preble, NY is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
237.89 mi
04h 56m
Flight
183.78 mi
295.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.78 mi
Kilometers
295.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.89 mi
Kilometers
382.85 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Preble
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 16, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-15T22:31
Arrive Preble
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From East Flatbush
118.9 mi
02h 28m
To Preble
119 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    48 mi · 56 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 281: Preble

    1067 ft · 33 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Route 281

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 281

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Preble Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Preble Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Preble Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 36%
I 81 North
49.8 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 19%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
Tonnelle Avenue
13.3 mi · 6%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Merge slight right

58.1 mi · 01h 09m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 28m from East Flatbush
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Flatbush and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from East Flatbush and 119 miles from Preble.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Preble. Straight-line distance: 183.78 mi (295.76 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

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

#2 Preble

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

Population1,287
Coordinates42.7353500, -76.1482600
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Preble (-76.14826, 42.73535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.78 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
16.8 gal · 63.56 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.64 $75.28
Premium $4.86 $40.83 $81.66
Diesel $4.69 $39.43 $78.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Preble. The current time is 22:31:35.

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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.