Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to East Northport, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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East Northport, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to East Northport, NY is 42.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major parkways and expressways. If you're looking for a quick, direct trip between these two points without much fuss, this route should fit the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State Parkway | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| Long Island Expressway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Elwood Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Deer Park Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern State Parkway
— 13.2 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 24 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and East Northport, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
181 ft
·
5 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
3
Turn right
354 ft
·
31 sec
4
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
196 ft
·
4 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
10
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
11
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
12
Turn left onto JR
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
20
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto N
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
491 ft
·
42 sec
Exit 42N
Toward CR 66 North: Northport
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto Deforest Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Deforest Road
25
Turn straight onto NY 231
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Deer Park Road
26
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Deer Park Road
27
Turn straight onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto CR 10
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elwood Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto CR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
30
Turn right onto Larkfield Road
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
Larkfield Road
31
Turn left
27 ft
·
1 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from East Flatbush, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward N East: Hauppauge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CR 66 North: Northport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 42N
Toward CR 66 North: Northport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.87 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
East Northport, NY
Late night in East Northport on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
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
1h 7m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the 42.3 miles on major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of 13.2 miles on the Northern State Parkway before transitioning to the Long Island Expressway. Expect a lot of merging and exiting traffic typical of busy parkways in the New York metro area.
78% 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: 13.2 mi on Northern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
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 42.3 miles you will encounter 24 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 East Northport, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown, N East: Hauppauge and Cr 66 North: Northport.
Grand Central Parkway East
8 mi in
|
~15m
Eastern Long Island
8 mi in
|
~15m
Shelter Rock Road South
17.6 mi in
|
~28m
Searingtown
17.6 mi in
|
~28m
N East: Hauppauge
26.1 mi in
|
~41m
Cr 66 North: Northport
37.4 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in East Northport, 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 7m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Northern 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 East Northport, 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Northport, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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