Origin
Harbor Isle, NY
Late night in Harbor Isle on Sunday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harbor Isle, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harbor Isle, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 20.2-mile drive from Harbor Isle, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is expected to take about 33 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Sunrise Highway and Linden Boulevard, with a portion on the Belt Parkway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on open highways. Given its short distance and local road focus, it's an easy excursion within the Northeast region of New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Long Beach Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Island Parkway North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Centre Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Isle, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Kent Boulevard
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kent Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto Island Parkway North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Parkway North
4
Continue on Long Beach Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Beach Road
5
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
7
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
9
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:11 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
33m 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?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, which features a 26% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. Beyond that, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be actively engaged with frequent directional changes. This road will likely feel more like navigating through communities than a straightforward highway journey, with a constant need to adjust your navigation as you transition between Sunrise Highway, the Belt Parkway, and Linden Boulevard.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Lincoln 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 10 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 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 Harbor Isle, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
10 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Harbor Isle, 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 33m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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: near the start (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 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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