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

The driving distance from Fairfield, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
240.36 mi
04h 32m
Flight
178.89 mi
287.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.89 mi
Kilometers
287.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.36 mi
Kilometers
386.82 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-17T15:38
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Germantown
NY

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

From Fairfield
117.3 mi
02h 16m
To East Flatbush
123.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fairfield Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Friday
Using Salisbury as the closest live forecast in the Herkimer County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hard Scrabble Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Hard Scrabble Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 29

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 170

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 170

  4. 4

    Continue on East Monroe Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Moreland Street

    1095 ft · 50 sec · Moreland Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    1368 ft · 1 min · Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Road

    50 m · 5 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    762 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I 90 East

    2862 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
180 mi · 75%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 170
5.5 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
178.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
02h 16m from Fairfield
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Fairfield and 123.1 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.00 one way or $67.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

24 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

58 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 178.89 mi (287.89 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Town in New York State, United States

Population1,514
Coordinates43.1372900, -74.9132100
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hard Scrabble Road (-74.913366, 43.137271)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.11 L · about $34.00
Round trip
$67.99
16.96 gal · 64.22 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.00 $67.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.00 $76.00
Premium $4.86 $41.22 $82.44
Diesel $4.69 $39.81 $79.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and East Flatbush. The current time is 15:38:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.