Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to University Heights, 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
38m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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University Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to University Heights, NY is 18.2 miles and takes about 38m via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two Northeast regions. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy half-day excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive, so be prepared for a variety of road conditions as you navigate between these two New York locations. It's a straightforward journey that won't eat up your entire day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 69th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and University Heights, 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
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
11
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
15
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
18
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
69th Street
19
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
21
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
24
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
26
Continue on I 87
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 8
Toward West 179th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on West 179th Street
485 ft
·
29 sec
·
West 179th Street
29
Turn left onto Sedgwick Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sedgwick Avenue
30
Turn right onto West 183rd Street
508 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 183rd Street
31
Keep slight right at fork onto West 183rd Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 183rd Street
32
Arrive at destination
West 183rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.3 — 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
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward West 179th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward West 179th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$5.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
University Heights, NY
Morning in University Heights on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
11 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
38m 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 18.2-mile drive features a mixed profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Major Deegan Expressway, where you can cover a stretch of 4 miles without interruption. Expect the road to transition from city streets to more open expressway driving as you head north. The presence of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and Fresh Pond Road indicates you'll navigate some notable infrastructure, contributing to the varied driving experience. This route offers a blend of urban navigation and faster-paced highway travel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
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 0.5 miles in.
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 20 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Eastern Parkway): 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 University Heights, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Bronx.
Manhattan
8.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 278
Bronx
8.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 278
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 38m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 4 miles on Major Deegan 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 University Heights, 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 0.6 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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 University Heights, 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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