Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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New York City, NY
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Traveling from East Flatbush to New York City is a quick 8.6-mile commute that typically takes about 18 minutes. Given the short distance, this trip is best handled as a simple day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Linden Boulevard, and the Prospect Expressway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical drive within the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward connection between two points in New York, offering a practical solution for your transit needs. Expect a functional, no-frills experience that gets you where you need to be efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and New York City, NY.
Start on NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
Continue on Centre Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Cloudy then Patchy Fog
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.
Expect a mixed driving environment that balances local surface streets with busier expressway segments. Highway driving accounts for 52% of your journey, providing a brief change of pace from the typical city streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 2.1-mile run on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which acts as the main artery for the trip. As you transition between the Prospect Expressway and local roads like Linden Boulevard, the road personality shifts from faster-moving traffic to more controlled urban navigation. This route is essentially a functional urban transit path rather than a scenic getaway.
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 Ocean Parkway.
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 13 decision points packed into just 8.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
47 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
77 ft
~2.9 mi in
Elevation Range
64 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Flatbush, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Prospect Expressway North and Bronx.
Prospect Expressway North
Bronx
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Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
This is a super easy same-day round trip. At only 8.6 miles and 18 minutes, you'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough for kids at 8.6 miles, but the 10/10 complexity means you'll need to be extra attentive to navigation.
Solo Traveler
This route is comfortable for a solo traveler distance-wise, but the 10/10 complexity might be a bit much for an 'engaging' drive.
EV Driver
This route is short enough that you likely won't need to worry about charging, covering just 8.6 miles.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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