Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Woodside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Woodside, NY
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Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to Woodside, NY is 8.2 miles and takes about 20m via Fresh Pond Road and Cooper Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination. It's a straightforward local connection perfect for a quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 65th Place | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fresh Pond Road
— 1.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Woodside, 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
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Grand Avenue
18
Turn left onto Hamilton Place
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hamilton Place
19
Continue on 65th Place
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
65th Place
20
Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodside Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Woodside Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 4.6 — 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.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockaway Avenue
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Myrtle Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Woodside, NY
Late night in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
20m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 6% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through city streets, experiencing frequent turns and intersections. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in direction is about 1.5 miles along Fresh Pond Road. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and local road conditions as you transition between streets like 65th Place and Cooper Street. It's not a route for cruising; it’s about navigating the urban landscape.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Fresh Pond Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
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 20m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on Fresh Pond Road. 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 Woodside, 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 — 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 Woodside, 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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