How far is Elma Center, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Elma Center, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
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City in Broome County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma Center and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma Center and East Flatbush.
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Start on Woodard Road
30 m · 13 sec · Woodard Road
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Turn left onto Bowen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bowen Road
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Turn right onto Jamison Road
1518 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Road
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Take the ramp left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road
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Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma Center and East Flatbush.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Elma Center and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elma Center to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Binghamton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Elma Center and 186.2 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.24 one way or $104.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Elma Center and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Binghamton
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 Binghamton.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma Center and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 285.35 mi (459.22 km).
#1 Elma Center
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 2,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.8297800, -78.6361400 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $52.24 | $104.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.39 | $116.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.34 | $126.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.16 | $122.33 |
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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