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

The driving distance from Independence, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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
299.27 mi
05h 43m
Flight
222.89 mi
358.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.89 mi
Kilometers
358.7 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.27 mi
Kilometers
481.63 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Independence
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-16T20:20
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Independence
153.2 mi
02h 51m
To East Flatbush
146.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Independence Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Independence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 417

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

  5. 5

    Continue on Tuscarora Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    793 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 417

    111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417

  9. 9

    Continue on Addison Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North

    1455 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  30. 30

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  31. 31

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  35. 35

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  36. 36

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  38. 38

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

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

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
80.1 mi · 27%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 18%
State Highway 417
31.6 mi · 11%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

80.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
222.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 51m from Independence
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Independence and 146.1 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.34 one way or $84.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 222.89 mi (358.7 km).

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#1 Independence

Town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Population1,123
Coordinates42.0881200, -77.7813800
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence Road (-77.781388, 42.08812)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.98 L · about $42.34
Round trip
$84.67
21.12 gal · 79.96 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.34 $84.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.32 $94.64
Premium $4.86 $51.33 $102.66
Diesel $4.69 $49.57 $99.14

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 Independence and East Flatbush. The current time is 20:20:43.

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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.