Origin
East Garden City, NY
Morning in East Garden City on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Garden City, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Garden City, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 22.1-mile drive from East Garden City, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 35 minutes. It's a single-day excursion, perfect for a short hop within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option. The route offers a mixed driving experience, incorporating parkways and boulevards, so you'll encounter varied road conditions. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add your own or complete the trip without interruption.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stewart Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garden City, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on 6th Street
114 ft
·
10 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue M
202 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue M
3
Turn right onto Miller Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Miller Avenue
4
Turn left onto Hazelhurst Avenue
411 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hazelhurst Avenue
5
Turn right onto Selfridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Selfridge Avenue
6
Turn left onto Stewart Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stewart Avenue
7
Turn left onto Clinton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
9
Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
11
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
17
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue M
Turn left onto Avenue M
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Miller Avenue
Turn right onto Miller Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
8:20 AM
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
5 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
35m 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?
The drive features a 54% highway share, primarily utilizing the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, interspersed with Linden Boulevard. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between faster parkway sections and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 6.5-mile portion on the Belt Parkway, offering a sustained period of highway travel. As you progress, the character shifts, moving from open parkway to more urbanized boulevard driving as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Belt Parkway.
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 early in the drive near Avenue M.
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 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Miller Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): 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 Garden City, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in East Garden City, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 35m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Belt 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 East Flatbush, 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: near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Miller Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Flatbush, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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