Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Hawthorne, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 39 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the relatively short distance and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transit. You'll find it's a practical option for moving between these two New York locations without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on this road
Turn straight onto NY 141
Take the ramp
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on JR
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto NY 27
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Hawthorne, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Hawthorne on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the trip on limited-access roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 12.8 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect dense traffic and merging opportunities as you navigate these parkways. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur gradually as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Hawthorne, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Hutchinson Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.
Cross County Parkway East
Mount Vernon
Hutchinson Parkway South
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Union Turnpike West
Brooklyn
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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