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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to East Meadow, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

East Meadow, NY

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Trip Overview

This 22.7-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY, to East Meadow, NY, is a short 36-minute journey that makes for an easy day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a straightforward commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 5.5 mi 7m
Southern State Parkway 5.4 mi 7m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Front Street 3 mi 5m
Peninsula Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
South Conduit Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East Meadow Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 5.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.4 mi · 7 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 · 34 sec
Exit 19S Toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left

24 ft · 3 sec
10

Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn slight right onto NY 102

3.0 mi · 5 min · Front Street
12

Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Meadow Avenue
13

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 17.2 — 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
17.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

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 19S Toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Cen...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.74 one way

$7.47 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.04 $8.08
premium $4.92 $4.40 $8.80
diesel $5.61 $5.01 $10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 14, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

East Meadow, NY

Morning in East Meadow on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

36 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

36m 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?

Your drive will involve a mix of parkways and boulevards, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a varied road personality, transitioning between the flowing parkway system and local access roads like Linden Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.5 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent pace before you navigate other sections. This route provides a dynamic driving experience, moving from more open parkway sections to potentially busier surface streets as you approach your destination.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Belt 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 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 10 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

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.

Between East Flatbush, NY and East Meadow, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island, Peninsula Boulevard South and Rockville Centre.

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

Peninsula Boulevard South

17.2 mi in | ~26m

Rockville Centre

17.2 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in East Meadow, NY

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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 36m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Belt 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 Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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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