Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Great Neck, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Great Neck, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.7-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY, to Great Neck, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 69%, expect a journey primarily on main parkways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, making it an economical option. This route is a convenient option for a quick inter-borough or suburban hop within New York, perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Its compact nature offers flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Middle Neck Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Great Neck Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Great Neck, 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
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 24
Toward Little Neck Parkway
16
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
17
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Great Neck Road
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Neck Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Great Neck Road
20
Continue on Great Neck Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Neck Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn sharp left onto Middle Neck Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Neck Road
22
Turn right onto Baker Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Baker Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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...
6
16 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Great Neck Road
Turn left onto Great Neck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Great Neck, NY
Morning in Great Neck on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
34m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 69% of its path utilizing major parkways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.8 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. The main roads guiding you include the Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, and Little Neck Parkway, suggesting a blend of parkway driving with potential transitions onto local access roads. The character is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Great Neck, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Grand Central Parkway East
8 mi in
|
~15m
Eastern Long Island
8 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Great Neck, 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 34m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Grand Central 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 Great Neck, 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Neck, 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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