Origin
Corona, NY
Late night in Corona on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, 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
22m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Corona to East Flatbush covers a short 12.1-mile distance that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because of the modest length, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, moving between two distinct New York neighborhoods. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is an incredibly economical journey. Expect a straightforward local commute rather than a long-distance expedition, making it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 108th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.4 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 Corona, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on 45th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
45th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 108th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
108th Street
3
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Expressway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway
5
Merge onto GCP
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
8
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
14
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
16
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
17
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
18
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Horace Harding Expressway
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Merge onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike
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 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:24 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
3 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
22m 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 12.1-mile trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you should stay alert for frequent navigation adjustments. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on local surface streets like 108th Street, Otis Avenue, and the Horace Harding Expressway. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the experience is constant movement through residential and commercial corridors. Expect a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 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?
8/10
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 around 1 miles in near Horace Harding Expressway.
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 14 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Horace Harding Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corona, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike and Brooklyn.
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Union Turnpike
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Brooklyn
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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 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 1 miles (Horace Harding Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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