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

The driving distance from Patterson, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
72.45 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.77 mi
99.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.77 mi
Kilometers
99.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.6 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Patterson
Sat, Apr 25, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patterson
2026-04-25T16:54
Arrive East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patterson
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
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From Patterson
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To East Flatbush
36.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 311

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 311

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
36.6 mi · 50%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 24%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 5%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 3%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Continue straight

27.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
00h 48m from Patterson
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Patterson and Light Rain near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Patterson and 36.9 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Patterson and Light Rain near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Purchase

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 61.77 mi (99.41 km).

Patterson

#1 Patterson

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population11,812
Coordinates41.5137000, -73.6062400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 311 (-73.606213, 41.51347)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.89
Diesel $4.69 $12.02 $24.03

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Patterson and East Flatbush. The current time is 16:54:29.

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.