Origin
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hamilton, 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
16m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Fort Hamilton, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 6.8 miles and takes about 16m via Church Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within New York. You'll be navigating city streets for the most part, so expect typical urban traffic patterns. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points within the borough without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 39th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 86th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Utica Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Church Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hamilton, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on 93rd Street
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
93rd Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
86th Street
4
Turn left onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
5
Turn straight onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
7th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
39th Street
8
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
14th Avenue
9
Continue on Church Avenue
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
11
Turn right onto NY 27
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
14th Avenue
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
2 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
16m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 34% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on Church Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, and 39th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along Church Avenue. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you transition between arterial roads and potentially some highway segments, reflecting the urban landscape of Brooklyn.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Church Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (86th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 16m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 2.8 miles on Church Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (86th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (14th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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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