Origin
Bay Shore, NY
Afternoon in Bay Shore on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Shore, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Shore, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Bay Shore, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 38.5 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Given its short distance and mostly surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll mainly be on main roads, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or a segment of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 26.7 mi | 35m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rossevelt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Union Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Union Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rossevelt Street
5
Continue on CR 57
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howells Road
6
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NY 27 West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
10
Merge onto NY 27
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
16
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Bay Shore, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / Union Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 50 / Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 57 / 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto CR 57 / 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 13 / 5th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 13 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.51 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 12% of this 38.5-mile route on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 26.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. After that, you'll transition to mostly surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect the typical experience of navigating urban and suburban arteries, with frequent intersections and traffic lights as you approach your destination.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 50 / Union Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 57 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 13 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bay Shore, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
28.3 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Starting in Bay Shore, NY
Full guide →Bay Shore is a hamlet in the town of Islip on Long Island in the state of New York.
Top landmarks
- • Bay Shore Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in New York, United States of America
Arriving in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Flatbush, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 57 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 13 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Flatbush, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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