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Trip from Blue Point, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

51.5 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Blue Point, NY, NY

Blue Point, NY

Liliana Drew

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

This 51.5-mile journey from Blue Point, NY to East Flatbush, NY will take approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, you can complete this drive without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8. You'll primarily navigate via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with Linden Boulevard also featuring prominently. This route stays within the Northeast region and within New York State, offering a familiar landscape for much of the drive. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you should be prepared for frequent changes in direction.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 37.8 mi 50m
Belt Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Nicolls Road 1.5 mi 2m
Blue Point Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
North Conduit Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Sunrise Service Road North 0.6 mi 1m
Montauk Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 37.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Blue Point Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Blue Point Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 85

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Montauk Highway
3

Take the ramp

256 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto CR 97

1.5 mi · 2 min · Nicolls Road
Use the right lane.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto Sunrise Service Road North

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sunrise Service Road North
7

Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
9

Merge onto NY 27

37 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
11

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
15

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on NY 27

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

hamlet and census-designated place in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Merrick, NY

26 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

Islip, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethpage, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Blue Point, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 85 / Montauk Highway

At end of road, turn left onto CR 85 / Montauk Highway

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York

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

Use the right lane. Toward NY 27 West: New York
6
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 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
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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

$8.48 one way

$16.95 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.17 $18.33
premium $4.92 $9.98 $19.96
diesel $5.61 $11.37 $22.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.41 $2.47
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.51 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Blue Point, NY

Late night in Blue Point on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance 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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 for this 51.5-mile trip. With only a 9% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on surface streets and parkways, interspersed with a significant stretch on Sunrise Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 37.8 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more complex urban navigation. This route is characterized by its frequent adjustments and varied road types, requiring your attention as you move through different parts of Long Island and into Brooklyn.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.7 miles in near CR 85 / Montauk Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 85 / Montauk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Blue Point, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

41.3 mi in | ~57m

About the Cities

Starting in Blue Point, 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 1h 14m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.8 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 0.7 miles (CR 85 / Montauk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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