How far is Watson, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Watson, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watson and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watson and East Flatbush.
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Start on Number Four Road
1558 ft · 49 sec · Number Four Road
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Turn left onto East Martinsburg Road
2957 ft · 2 min · East Martinsburg Road
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Turn right onto Bealuk Road
1 mi · 4 min · Bealuk Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bea Luck Road
18.4 mi · 22 min · Bea Luck Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12
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Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 49
2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49
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Continue straight
998 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
840 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1449 ft · 49 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
702 ft · 21 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue
754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watson and East Flatbush.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Watson and Sunny near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watson to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Stony Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Watson and 154.5 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Watson and Sunny near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Stony Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stony Point.
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watson and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 229.06 mi (368.63 km).
#1 Watson
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,780 |
| Coordinates | 43.7759000, -75.4360200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $43.10 | $86.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.17 | $96.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.26 | $104.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.46 | $100.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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