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Trip from Eastchester, 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

44m

Distance

26.4 mi

42 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Eastchester, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 26.4 miles, this direct journey from Eastchester to East Flatbush is a straightforward transit across the Northeast. You can expect a drive time of roughly 44 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of just $4, the trip is highly economical for those commuting or visiting between these two New York locations. Because the route is entirely contained within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for efficiency rather than leisure. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this route offers a predictable and reliable transit experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hutchinson River Parkway 9.3 mi 13m
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.4 mi 5m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Hutchinson River Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
East New York Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Kings Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Hutchinson River Parkway — 9.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on Lincoln Place

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Lincoln Place
2

Turn left onto Mill Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Mill Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South
4

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
7

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
8

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
19

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
21

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
22

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kings Highway
23

Turn slight right

136 ft · 5 sec
24

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

376 ft · 12 sec · Kings Highway
25

Turn right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
26

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
14.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
18.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

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 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
18.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
18.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.69 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.70 $9.40
premium $4.92 $5.12 $10.23
diesel $5.61 $5.83 $11.66

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone 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

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Eastchester, NY

Morning in Eastchester on Sunday

Local time

11:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 13 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 11:14AM EDT until April 14 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

11:00 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

35 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

44m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a series of interconnected roads, starting with the Hutchinson River Parkway, transitioning to the Van Wyck Expressway, and finishing via the Jackie Robinson Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.3-mile segment on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Expect a fast-paced environment that prioritizes speed over local exploration. While the road personality is functional and efficient, be prepared for the constant flow of high-speed traffic characteristic of these major expressways.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Hutchinson River Parkway.

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 16 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 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 Eastchester, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.

Jackie Robinson Parkway West

18.3 mi in | ~29m

Union Turnpike West

18.4 mi in | ~29m

Brooklyn

18.6 mi in | ~29m

About the Cities

Starting in Eastchester, NY

Full guide →

Eastchester is a town in New York. The town includes the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, which are covered in separate articles.

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 44m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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 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 1.9 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 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 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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