How far is Fort Plain, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Plain, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
210.74 mi
03h 36m
Flight
161.36 mi
259.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.36 mi
Kilometers
259.69 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.74 mi
Kilometers
339.15 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Plain
Fri, Apr 17, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Plain
2026-04-17T04:18
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Plain
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Fort Plain
105.4 mi
01h 48m
To East Flatbush
105.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Fort Plain and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Plain and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Legion Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Legion Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hancock Street

    2475 ft · 42 sec · Hancock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 5S

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S

  5. 5

    Continue on Erie Boulevard

    2692 ft · 45 sec · Erie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  26. 26

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Plain 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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
163 mi · 77%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 11%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
State Highway 5S
2.2 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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 48m from Fort Plain
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Plain 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 Fort Plain to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Fort Plain and 105.4 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Plain and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Plain and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 161.36 mi (259.69 km).

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#1 Fort Plain

City in Minden, New York, United States of America

Population2,218
Coordinates42.9314600, -74.6226400
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Legion Street (-74.622777, 42.93141)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.34 $66.68
Premium $4.86 $36.17 $72.33
Diesel $4.69 $34.92 $69.85

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 Fort Plain and East Flatbush. The current time is 04:18:10.

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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.