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

The driving distance from Monroe, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.16 mi
01h 51m
Flight
48.65 mi
78.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.86 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Monroe
31.5 mi
00h 55m
To East Flatbush
33.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Charlton Place

    38 m · 10 sec · Charlton Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3157 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  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 Monroe and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 21%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
US 6 East
3.33 mi · 5%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 55m from Monroe
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Monroe and 33.7 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Monroe and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 48.65 mi (78.29 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Town in New York, United States

Population9,351
Coordinates41.3306500, -74.1868100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlton Place (-74.186813, 41.330737)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.86 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.69 $10.80 $21.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and East Flatbush. The current time is 23:00:48.

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.