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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Sea Cliff, NY

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

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.2 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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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village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Sea Cliff, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 25.2-mile journey from East Flatbush, NY, to Sea Cliff, NY, will take you approximately 43 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, this route offers a straightforward drive through New York's Northeast region. You'll encounter a mix of parkways, with 59% of the drive on highways, making it an efficient way to traverse the distance. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, suggesting it's an economical option for a quick excursion. This route is ideal for those seeking a brief escape without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grand Central Parkway 6.8 mi 9m
Jackie Robinson Parkway 5 mi 9m
Northern State Parkway 2.4 mi 3m
Northern Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Searingtown Road 1.3 mi 2m
Prospect Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Bryant Avenue 1 mi 1m
Shore Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Grand Central Parkway — 6.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 27

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Linden Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Remsen Avenue

181 ft · 5 sec · Remsen Avenue
3

Turn right

354 ft · 31 sec
4

Turn left onto Remsen Avenue

196 ft · 4 sec · Remsen Avenue
5

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tapscott Street
7

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto Dean Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Dean Street
10

Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East New York Avenue
11

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
12

Turn left onto JR

5.0 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 8E Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto GCP

6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on N

2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 27S Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto South Service Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Service Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Searingtown Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn right onto NY 25A

1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
21

Turn slight right

306 ft · 11 sec
Use the right lane.
22

Turn straight onto Old Northern Boulevard

195 ft · 4 sec · Old Northern Boulevard
23

Turn right onto Skillman Street

94 ft · 5 sec · Skillman Street
24

Turn right onto Bryant Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bryant Avenue
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto Glenwood Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Glenwood Road
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto Scudders Lane

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Scudders Lane
Use the left lane.
27

Turn straight onto Shore Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shore Road
28

Continue on Prospect Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
29

Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Sea Cliff Avenue
30

Turn right onto Roslyn Avenue

52 ft · 2 sec · Roslyn Avenue
31

Arrive at destination

Roslyn Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8E Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

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 27S Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
17.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | Shelter Rock Road

Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
18.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | Searingtown Road

Turn left onto Searingtown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
22.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | Scudders Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Scudders Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.30 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.49 $8.97
premium $4.92 $4.88 $9.77
diesel $5.61 $5.56 $11.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 14, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Sea Cliff, NY

Evening in Sea Cliff on Sunday

Local time

6:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

14 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

43m 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 drive presents a mixed driving profile, balancing efficient highway travel with other road types. With 59% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a notable 6.8-mile segment on the Grand Central Parkway. The parkway system you'll navigate offers a generally smooth driving experience. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between these faster sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a varied, yet manageable, driving experience.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 Sea Cliff, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.

Grand Central Parkway East

8 mi in | ~15m

Eastern Long Island

8 mi in | ~15m

Shelter Rock Road South

17.6 mi in | ~28m

Searingtown

17.6 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in East Flatbush, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Sea Cliff, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1883

Top landmarks

  • • Sea Cliff railway station — Historic Long Island Rail Road station

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 43m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. 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 Sea Cliff, 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — African Burial Ground 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 Sea Cliff, 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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