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

The driving distance from Poestenkill, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
173.65 mi
03h 20m
Flight
141.98 mi
228.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.98 mi
Kilometers
228.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.65 mi
Kilometers
279.47 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Poestenkill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poestenkill
2026-04-15T06:05
Arrive East Flatbush
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poestenkill
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Poestenkill
85.4 mi
01h 40m
To East Flatbush
88.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Round Top Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Round Top Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Reichard Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Reichard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Reichards Lake Road

    1576 ft · 33 sec · Reichards Lake Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany

    1755 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy

    844 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany

    2558 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  29. 29

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poestenkill 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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 64%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
I 787 South
3.3 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 2%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 40m from Poestenkill
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Poestenkill and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Poestenkill to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Poestenkill and 88.2 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Poestenkill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poestenkill and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 141.98 mi (228.49 km).

Poestenkill

#1 Poestenkill

Town in New York, USA

Population4,479
Coordinates42.6903600, -73.5645600
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.564645, 42.690303)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.15
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.58 $49.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.86 $29.80 $59.60
Diesel $4.69 $28.77 $57.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Poestenkill and East Flatbush. The current time is 06:05:52.

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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.