How far is Saranac Lake, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Saranac Lake, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 315 miles (506.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
314.98 mi
05h 42m
Flight
254.18 mi
409.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.18 mi
Kilometers
409.06 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.98 mi
Kilometers
506.91 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 16, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Saranac Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saranac Lake
2026-04-16T06:16
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 16, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saranac Lake
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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Saranac Lake
152.3 mi
02h 51m
To East Flatbush
162.7 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saranac Lake and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2177 ft · 49 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

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

    1126 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    93 m · 9 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Saranac-Placid Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Cascade Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 73

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  32. 32

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

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

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Caton Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Saranac Lake and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 38%
Adirondack Northway
104 mi · 33%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 7%
State Highway 73
18.7 mi · 6%
Cascade Road
5.33 mi · 2%
Saranac-Placid Road
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

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

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
254.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 51m from Saranac Lake
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 315 miles (506.9 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Saranac Lake and 162.7 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saranac Lake and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saranac Lake and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 254.18 mi (409.06 km).

Saranac Lake

#1 Saranac Lake

Village in New York

Population5,193
Coordinates44.3295000, -74.1312700
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-74.131184, 44.329527)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.07 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.08
22.22 gal · 84.14 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.54 $89.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.78 $99.57
Premium $4.86 $54.01 $108.01
Diesel $4.69 $52.15 $104.30

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 Saranac Lake and East Flatbush. The current time is 06:16:49.

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.