How far is Richfield Springs, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Richfield Springs, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
228.19 mi
04h 26m
Flight
161.41 mi
259.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.41 mi
Kilometers
259.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.19 mi
Kilometers
367.23 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Richfield Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richfield Springs
2026-04-15T22:38
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 16, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richfield Springs
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
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Richfield Springs
101.8 mi
02h 13m
To East Flatbush
126.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Springs and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24.6 mi · 35 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 145

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 145

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 145

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    89 m · 8 sec · State Highway 30

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 145

    27.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  11. 11

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 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/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  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 · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richfield Springs 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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 31%
State Highway 145
40.3 mi · 18%
Main Street
25.8 mi · 11%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 10%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 4%
King's Highway
7.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
02h 13m from Richfield Springs
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Richfield Springs 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 Richfield Springs to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Richfield Springs and 126.4 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richfield Springs and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 161.41 mi (259.77 km).

Richfield Springs

#1 Richfield Springs

Village in New York, United States

Population1,174
Coordinates42.8534100, -74.9854300
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-74.985416, 42.853463)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.54
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.27 $64.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.07 $72.14
Premium $4.86 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $4.69 $37.79 $75.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richfield Springs and East Flatbush. The current time is 22:38:02.

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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.