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Trip from Crompond, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Downtown Crompond, NY, NY

Crompond, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Crompond to East Flatbush is 55.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes parkways, offering a blend of scenic parkway cruising and efficient travel. Given its relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day, with a predictable fuel cost.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 13.7 mi 18m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.8 mi 17m
Hutchinson River Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.4 mi 5m
Crompond Road 2.5 mi 4m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 13.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Paulding Lane

236 ft · 9 sec · Paulding Lane
2

Turn right onto Maple Row

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Maple Row
3

Turn sharp left onto US 202; NY 35

2.5 mi · 4 min · Crompond Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward New York City Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

14 mi · 18 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
11

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

6.6 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn Use the slight left lane.
19

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
21

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
25

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
27

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
28

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kings Highway
29

Turn slight right

136 ft · 5 sec
30

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

376 ft · 12 sec · Kings Highway
31

Turn right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
32

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Where to Stop

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

village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bronxville, NY

28 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

Pleasantville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bronxville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Crompond, 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road

Turn sharp left onto US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
30 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

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 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
47 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.95 one way

$17.91 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $9.69 $19.38
premium $4.87 $10.56 $21.11
diesel $5.40 $11.72 $23.44

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$7

Total

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.79 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.71 $3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Crompond, NY

Late night in Crompond on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain

SE 7 to 10 mph 21% 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

2 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

1h 24m 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?

You'll spend 84% of this 55.1-mile drive on highways, which includes the longest stretch of 13.7 miles on the Taconic State Parkway. The transition to surface roads will likely occur towards the end of your drive into East Flatbush. Expect a significant amount of merging and traffic as you approach your destination, typical of urban approaches.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road.

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 55.1 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.2 miles (US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 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.

Between Crompond, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Hutchinson Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.

Cross County Parkway East

30 mi in | ~42m

Mount Vernon

30 mi in | ~42m

Hutchinson Parkway South

31.7 mi in | ~45m

Jackie Robinson Parkway West

47 mi in | ~1h 9m

Union Turnpike West

47.2 mi in | ~1h 9m

Brooklyn

47.3 mi in | ~1h 10m

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 1h 24m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.2 miles (US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 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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