Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Flatlands, NY to New York City, NY is 11 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Coney Island Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is a mixed-use route, offering a blend of city streets and expressway travel. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple commute, with no need for overnight planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Kings Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands, NY and New York City, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Harden Street
Turn right onto Avenue M
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Continue on Avenue P
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn right onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
Continue on Centre Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 27 / Church Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NY 27 / Prospect Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Flatlands on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Prospect Expressway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 2.6 miles on Coney Island Avenue. Expect a dynamic drive that transitions from more local road conditions to faster-paced expressway travel as you progress towards your destination.
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 4.5 miles in near NY 27 / Church Avenue.
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 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): 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 Flatlands, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
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