Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Oakwood, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Oakwood, NY is 13.2 miles and takes about 32m via Hylan Boulevard and Fort Hamilton Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, meaning you'll encounter different types of roads rather than a single monotonous highway. Given its brief duration, it's a convenient option for a quick journey, perhaps for local errands or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hylan Boulevard
— 3.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Oakwood, 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
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
15
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tysens Lane
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
19
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
20
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 13 — 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...
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Fingerboard Road
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Hylan Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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.
Destination
Oakwood, NY
Morning in Oakwood on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 AM
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
32m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through parts of Hylan Boulevard, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 3.9 miles. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more local road conditions as you progress. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a key feature, likely offering a distinct segment of the drive before you continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway towards your destination. This variety keeps the drive engaging for its short distance.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Hylan Boulevard.
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 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 6.2 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Oakwood, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island and Narrows Road West.
Staten Island
5.8 mi in
|
~13m
Narrows Road West
8.6 mi in
|
~18m
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 32m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 3.9 miles on Hylan Boulevard. 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 Oakwood, 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 6.2 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Oakwood, 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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