Origin
East Rockaway, NY
Morning in East Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Rockaway, 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
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Rockaway, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Embark on a short, straightforward journey from East Rockaway, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, covering approximately 15.4 miles. This drive is designed to take around 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily via the Belt Parkway and Linden Boulevard, with a portion on Sunrise Highway, as you travel within the Northeast region of New York. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $3. Expect a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting you to your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Sunrise Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rockaway, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 27
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
9
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:25 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
3 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
24m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on the Belt Parkway, providing a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. As you transition between main roads like the Belt Parkway and Linden Boulevard, you'll notice the character of the drive shift, moving from more open parkway conditions to potentially busier local road segments. The overall feel is one of efficient travel through a developed area.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in near Atlantic Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Rockaway, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in East Rockaway, 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 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). 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 4.7 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: at 0.2 miles (Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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