Origin
Coram, NY
Late night in Coram on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coram, 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
1h 22m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 59.8-mile drive from Coram, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused route, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, especially given its relatively short duration. You'll be on the road for most of the journey, with a highway share of 76%. Budget around $10 for fuel, as this trip is mostly on well-maintained parkways and expressways. Since both your origin and destination are within New York's Northeast region, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout the drive, making it a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Long Island Expressway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coram, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Country Road
2
Turn left onto CR 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
3
Continue on CR 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ocean Avenue
4
Turn right onto Express Drive North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Express Drive North
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Express Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Express Drive
9
Turn left onto NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
11
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
13
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
21
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Coram, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$9.84 one way
$19.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
S 12 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
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
38 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 22m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 76% of your travel on high-speed parkways and expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.4 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a sustained period of driving. You'll navigate major arteries like the Southern State Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Belt Parkway, which are designed for efficient travel. This means consistent speeds and a focus on getting you to your destination smoothly, rather than scenic detours.
76% 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: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
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 59.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 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.
Between Coram, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Smithtown and So: New York.
Smithtown
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
So: New York
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in Coram, 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 22m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 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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