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Trip from Bayside, NY to East Flatbush, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.9 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Bayside, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning just 15 miles, your journey from Bayside to East Flatbush is a quick, direct trip that takes approximately 37 minutes to complete. Because the distance is so manageable, you can easily tackle this route in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via 35th Avenue, 206th Street, and I-295 South to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at around $2, it is a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. This drive is ideal for those who prefer a straightforward transit rather than a multi-day road trip adventure. Since both locations are situated within New York, you will remain comfortably within the same regional landscape throughout your travels.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Grand Central Parkway 3.4 mi 5m
Clearview Expressway 2.5 mi 2m
East New York Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Kings Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Linden Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
35th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Howard Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on 210th Street

50 ft · 6 sec · 210th Street
2

Turn right onto 35th Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · 35th Avenue
3

Turn left onto 206th Street

167 ft · 4 sec · 206th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
5

Merge onto I 295

2.5 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 1 Toward Grand Central Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto GCP

3.4 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 13W Toward Brooklyn Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
16

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
18

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
19

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kings Highway
20

Turn slight right

136 ft · 5 sec
21

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

376 ft · 12 sec · Kings Highway
22

Turn right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
23

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 206th Street

Turn left onto 206th Street

Navigation decision point

7
3.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1 Toward Grand Central Parkway
9
3.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 13W Toward Brooklyn
7
12 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward East New York Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.45 one way

$4.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.65 $5.30
premium $4.92 $2.89 $5.78
diesel $5.61 $3.29 $6.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.09 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bayside, NY

Afternoon in Bayside on Tuesday

Local time

1:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Tuesday

Local time

1:01 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

25m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a long-haul interstate cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local streets rather than maintaining high speeds on open freeways. You will frequently adjust your pace as you transition between 35th Avenue and 206th Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive feels busy and requires constant navigation through neighborhood infrastructure. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that focuses on urban connectivity rather than scenic highway cruising.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 206th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bayside, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.

Grand Central Parkway West

3.3 mi in | ~4m

Brooklyn

6.9 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Bayside, NY

Full guide →

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 25m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. 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 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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