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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Huguenot, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Huguenot, NY, NY

Huguenot, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

East Flatbush, NY to Huguenot, NY is 18.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Staten Island Expressway and Forest Hill Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion, offering a practical way to get from one point to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need an efficient journey across a relatively short distance.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Staten Island Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
Fort Hamilton Parkway 3.2 mi 7m
Forest Hill Road 2.9 mi 7m
Korean War Veterans Parkway 1.7 mi 2m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Linden Boulevard 1.3 mi 3m
Gowanus Expressway 1 mi 1m
North Gannon Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Staten Island Expressway — 3.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Huguenot, 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 left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Gowanus Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
13

Continue on I 278

3.8 mi · 5 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 11 Toward Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Gannon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto Woolley Avenue

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Woolley Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Continue on Forest Hill Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Forest Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Richmond Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn slight right onto Drumgoole Road West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Drumgoole Road West
Toward Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing Use the right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto KWV

1.7 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Parkway
Toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Huguenot Avenue, Foster Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road West

469 ft · 15 sec · Drumgoole Road West
23

Turn right onto Huguenot Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Huguenot Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Huguenot Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
9
5.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
12 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Bradley Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward Bradley Avenue
8
16.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway...
7
18.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward Huguenot Avenue, Foster Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Huguenot Avenue, Foster Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.11 one way

$6.22 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.36 $6.73
premium $4.92 $3.66 $7.33
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Tuesday

Local time

1:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huguenot, NY

Afternoon in Huguenot on Tuesday

Local time

1:04 PM

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

39m 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 features a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Staten Island Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.8 miles. The route transitions between the faster pace of the expressway and local roads like Fort Hamilton Parkway and Forest Hill Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances highway speeds with more typical urban and suburban road conditions as you progress.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Staten Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 2.4 miles in near Fort Hamilton Parkway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 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.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Huguenot, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island, Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing and Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South.

Staten Island

5.8 mi in | ~13m

Korean War Veterans Parkway South

16.4 mi in | ~34m | via Drumgoole Road West

Outerbridge Crossing

16.4 mi in | ~34m | via Drumgoole Road West

Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South

16.8 mi in | ~35m | via KWV

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 39m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 Huguenot, 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 2.4 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Huguenot, 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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