Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Night in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Broad Channel, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Broad Channel, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 9.7-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY, to Broad Channel, NY, is an easy 21-minute trip that's perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily local streets, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local experience within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your attention focused. It’s a quick hop that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering a convenient way to get between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 12m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 14th Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 4.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Broad Channel, 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
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
Toward Cross Bay Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto West 14th Road
81 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 14th Road
6
Arrive at destination
West 14th Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Depart onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West 14th Road
Turn right onto West 14th Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Broad Channel, NY
Night in Broad Channel on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
21m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 9.7-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles along Cross Bay Boulevard, offering a brief period of less frequent navigation changes. You'll be utilizing Linden Boulevard and South Conduit Avenue alongside Cross Bay Boulevard, indicating a route that winds through established urban and suburban areas rather than open highways. This type of drive requires constant awareness of your surroundings due to the frequent need to adjust your course.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Cross Bay Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Linden Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Broad Channel, NY is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (West 14th Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 21m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Cross Bay Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (West 14th Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Channel, 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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