Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Long Island City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY to Long Island City, NY is 6.9 miles and takes about 20m via Utica Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it feel more like navigating within a city than a traditional highway excursion. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit, offering a straightforward path with little need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Utica Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Malcolm X Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Graham Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lawton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Long Island City, NY.
Start on NY 27
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
Continue on Malcolm X Boulevard
Turn right onto Lawton Street
At end of road, turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
Turn right onto Graham Avenue
Turn right onto Meeker Avenue
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Graham Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
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, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Long Island City on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway percentage. You'll spend the entire 6.9 miles on local streets like Utica Avenue, Bushwick Avenue, and McGuinness Boulevard South. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or intersection is 1.8 miles on Utica Avenue. Expect typical urban traffic patterns and frequent intersections throughout the trip.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Utica Avenue.
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 6.9 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: near the start (Utica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Bushwick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Graham Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Long Island City and Astoria are two adjoining neighborhoods in Queens, a borough of New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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