Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Bethpage, 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
42m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Bethpage, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Bethpage, NY is 28.8 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a simple hop between two points in the Northeast region. Given its proximity and duration, it’s a straightforward drive suitable for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby destination. The route is predominantly highway, so expect a focused driving experience without many detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Stewart Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hicksville Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Bethpage, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
3
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
6
Merge onto BP
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 29
Toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto NY 107
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hicksville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 107
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hicksville Road
11
Turn slight right onto Stewart Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Stewart Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Stewart Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
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 29
Toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bethpage, NY
Morning in Bethpage on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
42m 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 is mostly highway, with 70% of the 28.8 miles on parkways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.9 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a good amount of merging and exit activity typical of a busy parkway system. The drive involves a significant portion on elevated or controlled-access roadways.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
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 8 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 East Flatbush, NY and Bethpage, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Massapequa.
Jfk Long Term Parking
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NY 27
Kiss & Fly
5.5 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NY 27
Eastern Long Island
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
Massapequa
25.7 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Bethpage, NY
Full guide →Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
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 42m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 Bethpage, 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 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethpage, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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