How far is West Sparta, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from West Sparta, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Road
311.9 mi
05h 32m
Flight
240.71 mi
387.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.71 mi
Kilometers
387.38 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.9 mi
Kilometers
501.95 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Wed, May 6, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in West Sparta
Thu, May 7, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sparta
2026-05-06T17:42
Arrive East Flatbush
Wed, May 6, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sparta
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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From West Sparta
155.8 mi
02h 46m
To East Flatbush
156.2 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sparta and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on East View Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East View Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Dansville-Mount Morris Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dansville-Mount Morris Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foster Wheeler Road

    2361 ft · 52 sec · Foster Wheeler Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commerce Drive

    124 m · 14 sec · Commerce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Genesee Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 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 West Sparta 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 20%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
Genesee Expressway
23.7 mi · 8%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 46m from West Sparta
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Sparta and 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 West Sparta to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from West Sparta and 156.2 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.14 one way or $88.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Sparta and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sparta and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 240.71 mi (387.38 km).

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#1 West Sparta

City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America

Population1,226
Coordinates42.6270100, -77.7730500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East View Road (-77.772929, 42.627147)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.66 L · about $44.14
Round trip
$88.28
22.02 gal · 83.32 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.14 $88.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.34 $98.67
Premium $4.86 $53.52 $107.04
Diesel $4.69 $51.68 $103.36

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sparta and East Flatbush. The current time is 17:42:27.

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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.