Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgemere, NY
Peter Olexa
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Edgemere, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 14.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Linden Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard, and the Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward local commute rather than a long-distance adventure. Given its brief duration, it’s perfect for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgemere, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on Seagirt Boulevard
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Continue on Burnside Avenue
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
Turn straight onto NY 878
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 27
Turn straight onto NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Edgemere on Sunday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 28% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 4.5 miles on Linden Boulevard before transitioning to other main roads like Rockaway Boulevard and the Belt Parkway. Be prepared for urban merging and traffic patterns as you navigate through built-up areas. The majority of your travel will be at surface road speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beach Channel Drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgemere, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Edgemere, NY or browse trips ending in East Flatbush, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
