How far is Indian Lake, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Indian Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Road
268.91 mi
05h 01m
Flight
216.89 mi
349.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.89 mi
Kilometers
349.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.91 mi
Kilometers
432.77 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Indian Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Lake
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Lake
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
Athens
NY

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

From Indian Lake
129.6 mi
02h 30m
To East Flatbush
139.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Lake and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Crow Hill Road

    32 m · 7 sec · Crow Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    33.7 mi · 49 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1126 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  25. 25

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Lake 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 44%
Adirondack Northway
58.7 mi · 22%
Main Street
37.9 mi · 14%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 8%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
216.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
02h 30m from Indian Lake
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Indian Lake and 139.4 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Indian Lake and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Lake and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 216.89 mi (349.05 km).

Indian Lake

#1 Indian Lake

Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates43.7825600, -74.2718200
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Crow Hill Road (-74.271525, 43.782536)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.92 L · about $38.05
Round trip
$76.09
18.98 gal · 71.84 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.05 $76.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.52 $85.05
Premium $4.86 $46.13 $92.26
Diesel $4.69 $44.55 $89.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Lake and East Flatbush. The current time is 00:09:41.

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.