How far is East Flatbush, NY from West Albany, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to West Albany, NY is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and West Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and West Albany.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
15 m · 8 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue
754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 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 · 10 sec
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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
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
2423 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2533 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Road
959 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Everett Road Extension
944 ft · 30 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 48 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and West Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to West Albany?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from East Flatbush and 85 miles from West Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near West Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
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 Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and West Albany. Straight-line distance: 140.44 mi (226.01 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 West Albany
A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.
| Population | 22,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.6831300, -73.7784500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Creek Road (-73.778577, 42.683146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.49 | $56.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
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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