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

The driving distance from Nelson, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
240.85 mi
05h 00m
Flight
183.04 mi
294.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.04 mi
Kilometers
294.58 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.85 mi
Kilometers
387.61 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Nelson
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nelson
2026-04-18T06:32
Arrive East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nelson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston Manor
NY

Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

From Nelson
124.3 mi
02h 30m
To East Flatbush
116.6 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US 20

    10.8 mi · 16 min · US 20

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 46

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  4. 4

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  32. 32

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  33. 33

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  37. 37

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  38. 38

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  40. 40

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson 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
44 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 44%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 15%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
US 20
10.8 mi · 4%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.7 mi
183.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston Manor
02h 30m from Nelson
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Nelson 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 Nelson to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Nelson and 116.6 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Nelson and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

73 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

77 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

89 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

94 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 183.04 mi (294.58 km).

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#1 Nelson

Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population1,940
Coordinates42.9172900, -75.7768500
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: US 20 (-75.776869, 42.917191)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.17 L · about $34.08
Round trip
$68.15
17 gal · 64.34 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.08 $68.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.09 $76.18
Premium $4.86 $41.32 $82.64
Diesel $4.69 $39.90 $79.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nelson and East Flatbush. The current time is 06:32:30.

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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.