Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Coney Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Coney Island, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Coney Island, NY is 7.9 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Kings Highway, Utica Avenue, and McDonald Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, entirely local drive stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The route is characterized by frequent turns, reflecting its urban setting. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a short leg of a larger New York exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Utica Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McDonald Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Neptune Avenue | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Avenue P | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Shell Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 2.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Coney Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Kings Highway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Avenue P
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue P
5
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonald Avenue
6
Continue on Shell Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shell Road
7
Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Neptune Avenue
8
Continue on Neptune Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Neptune Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Neptune Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
McDonald Avenue
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Neptune Avenue
Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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
Coney Island, NY
Morning in Coney Island on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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
18m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate city streets, so expect frequent intersections and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.1 miles on Kings Highway. The character of the drive remains consistently urban, requiring your full attention as you weave through neighborhood roads like Utica Avenue and McDonald Avenue.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Utica Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Utica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (McDonald Avenue): 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 18m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Kings Highway. 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 (Utica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (McDonald Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground 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 Coney Island, 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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