Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
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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Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is 7 miles and takes about 17m via Fort Hamilton Parkway and Linden Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in Brooklyn. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. It's a practical option for local travel, offering a direct connection between these neighborhoods without significant detours or time commitment. You'll find yourself navigating through urban streets for the majority of this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 86th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Saint Pauls Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Hamilton Parkway
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Fort Hamilton, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
4
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Parkside Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
6
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Narrows Bridge
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward 86th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto 86th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street
11
Turn left onto Ridge Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 93rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
93rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
93rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Saint Pauls Place
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Parkside Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 86th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
17m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of urban roads, interspersed with segments that feel more like highway driving. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 3.2 miles along Fort Hamilton Parkway, offering a sustained period of travel before potential turns or traffic. The road profile suggests a blend of city navigation and quicker arterial routes, so be prepared for varied traffic conditions and speed limits as you progress from East Flatbush towards Fort Hamilton.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Fort Hamilton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Saint Pauls Place.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (Saint Pauls Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Parkside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 17m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Fort Hamilton 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 Fort Hamilton, 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 1.8 miles (Saint Pauls Place): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Parkside Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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 Fort Hamilton, 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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