Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Port Richmond, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Port Richmond, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Port Richmond, NY is 15.2 miles and takes about 30m via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major roadways, making it a quick hop between boroughs. Expect a highway-focused experience that's ideal for a speedy commute or a simple transfer without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| Port Richmond Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Port Richmond, 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
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 440
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Willow Road East
18
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
490 ft
·
23 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Willowbrook Road
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willowbrook Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto Port Richmond Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Richmond Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Port Richmond Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 14.2 — 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.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
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 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Port Richmond, NY
Morning in Port Richmond on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 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
30m 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 features a highway-focused profile, with 63% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a significant feature, connecting the boroughs. Expect smooth sailing on the expressway sections, allowing for efficient travel. The journey transitions from parkway to expressway, providing a good mix of urban and high-speed driving.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Fort Hamilton Parkway. 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
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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.
On the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Port Richmond, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
5.8 mi in
|
~13m
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 30m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 Port Richmond, 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 Port Richmond, 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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