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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Throgs Neck, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

19.9 mi

32 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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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neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City, United States

Throgs Neck, NY

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Trip Overview

This short, 19.9-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY, to Throgs Neck, NY, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Jackie Robinson Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Grand Central Parkway, with 74% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, reflecting the route's efficiency. This drive stays within the Northeast region and New York State, offering a straightforward transit experience. Given its brevity and focused profile, it’s an uncomplicated option for getting from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 5 mi 9m
Clearview Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Grand Central Parkway 3.2 mi 4m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Eastern Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Throgs Neck Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Cross Bronx Expressway 0.5 mi <1m
Kings Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 5 mi, about 9m

Traffic on I-295

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,766 veh/hr typical · worst 2,167

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Throgs Neck, 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

3.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 295 North: Bronx Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 295

4.6 mi · 4 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
19

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

I 295

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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
11.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue

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 21 Toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway...
7
11.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Bronx

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 295 North: Bronx
6
19.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.23 one way

$6.47 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $3.50 $7.00
premium $4.87 $3.81 $7.62
diesel $5.40 $4.23 $8.47

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$7

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

2:20 AM

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 7:08PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Throgs Neck, NY

Late night in Throgs Neck on Sunday

Local time

2:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

17 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

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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 19.9-mile route, with 74% of your travel time spent on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. This profile suggests a relatively consistent driving experience, primarily on well-maintained parkways and expressways designed for steady travel. While not a winding scenic route, it offers a direct and efficient path through the area. The roads are designed for smooth, relatively high-speed transit, minimizing complexities and maximizing forward progress.

74% 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 Jackie Robinson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

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 13 decision points packed into just 19.9 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Throgs Neck, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Bronx.

Grand Central Parkway East

8 mi in | ~15m

Eastern Long Island

8 mi in | ~15m

Bronx

11.6 mi in | ~21m

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: 19.9 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Throgs Neck, 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Throgs Neck, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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