Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Greenburgh, 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
55m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Greenburgh, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from East Flatbush to Greenburgh, you can expect a straightforward 33.6-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Northeast region without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate a path utilizing the Jackie Robinson Parkway, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the New York State Thruway. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is a cost-effective way to transition between these New York locations. Because it is a quick trek, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Greenburgh, 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
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on HR
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
28
Merge onto I 87
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
31
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Take the ramp
470 ft
·
12 sec
33
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
34
Arrive at destination
Saw Mill River Parkway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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 7.8 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
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 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Ashford Avenue
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.79
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Greenburgh, NY
Morning in Greenburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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
55m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a blend of fast-paced transit as you move through the parkway systems and onto the Thruway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.3-mile segment on the Hutchinson River Parkway, which provides a consistent pace for the middle portion of your journey. Expect the road to transition from urban parkway corridors to the broader lanes of the state highway system as you head north. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Bronx
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
Cross County Parkway West
24.1 mi in
|
~40m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
25.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Park Avenue North
25.8 mi in
|
~43m
Albany
26.3 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in East Flatbush, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
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 55m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.79 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Greenburgh, 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Greenburgh, 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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