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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Little Neck, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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 Little Neck, NY, NY

Little Neck, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

East Flatbush to Little Neck is 15.4 miles and takes about 28m via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward path between these two New York locations. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for those looking to minimize travel time and maximize time at their destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 5 mi 9m
Grand Central Parkway 4.7 mi 6m
Douglaston Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
Eastern Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Kings Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Horace Harding Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Linden Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
East New York Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Little 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

4.7 mi · 6 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 23 Toward Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Boulevard, Alley Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Winchester Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Douglaston Parkway
18

Continue on Douglaston Parkway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Douglaston Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Marathon Parkway

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Marathon Parkway
21

Turn right onto 52nd Avenue

369 ft · 16 sec · 52nd Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

52nd Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.3 — 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...
8
13.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Boulevard, Alley Park

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. Exit 23 Toward Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Bouleva...
8
13.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Winchester Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Winchester Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.07 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.74 $5.48
premium $4.92 $2.98 $5.97
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Neck, NY

Morning in Little Neck on Sunday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 leans heavily into highway travel, with 79% of the route utilizing major parkways. You'll spend most of your time on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, Grand Central Parkway, and Douglaston Parkway, experiencing a largely uninterrupted driving flow. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Expect a consistent pace with minimal local traffic interference, reflecting its highway-focused profile.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Grand Central 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.

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.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Little Neck, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Alley Park.

Grand Central Parkway East

8 mi in | ~15m

Eastern Long Island

8 mi in | ~15m

Alley Park

13.1 mi in | ~23m

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 28m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Jackie Robinson 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 Little 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 — African Burial Ground 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 Little 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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