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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Oakdale, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

43.8 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Oakdale, NY

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Trip Overview

East Flatbush, NY to Oakdale, NY is 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Sunrise Highway and Linden Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a journey with frequent turns and a variety of road types, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 31.6 mi 42m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Belt Parkway 3.6 mi 5m
South Conduit Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Montauk Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Vanderbilt Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 31.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 27

4.5 mi · 7 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on NY 27

0.3 mi · 25 sec · South Conduit Avenue
3

Continue on NY 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
4

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
6

Merge onto BP

3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on NY 27

32 mi · 42 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 46A Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CR 85

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard

35 ft · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Boulevard
13

Arrive at destination

Vanderbilt Boulevard

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeport, NY

22 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

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

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

Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

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 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River

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 46A Toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.80 $15.59
premium $4.92 $8.49 $16.98
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Oakdale, NY

Late night in Oakdale on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

19 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

1h 3m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll navigate through more populated areas with numerous intersections. With only a 10% highway share, most of your travel will be on surface streets and boulevards like Linden Boulevard and Sunrise Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 31.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to managing turns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Oakdale, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.

Jfk Long Term Parking

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Kiss & Fly

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Eastern Long Island

5.9 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

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Arriving in Oakdale, 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 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Oakdale, 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 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Oakdale, 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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