Origin
Carle Place, NY
Morning in Carle Place on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carle Place, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carle Place, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Carle Place to East Flatbush is 22.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's largely on parkways, offering a straightforward commute. It's an easy, quick journey perfect for a same-day trip, with no need to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Clinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Glen Cove Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carle Place, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rushmore Avenue
3
Turn right onto Westbury Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbury Avenue
4
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glen Cove Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Clinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Road
6
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
7
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
9
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Rushmore Avenue
Turn right onto Rushmore Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Glen Cove Road
Turn left onto Glen Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
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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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
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
6 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
35m 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?
This route features a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, which are well-maintained parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6.5 miles on the Belt Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, the drive transitions between these parkway sections and local roads, offering a varied driving experience without being overly complex.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rushmore Avenue.
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 11 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rushmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Carle Place, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
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 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Belt 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: near the start (Rushmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Glen Cove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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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