Origin
Kew Gardens, NY
Morning in Kew Gardens on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kew Gardens, 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
19m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kew Gardens, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile journey from Kew Gardens, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is designed for a quick trip, easily completed in about 19 minutes. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the Jackie Robinson Parkway and Union Turnpike, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Northeast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads, so consider traffic patterns for the smoothest experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Union Turnpike | 2 mi | 6m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tapscott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
331 ft
·
18 sec
Toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
3
Turn straight onto Union Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn sharp left onto Metropolitan Avenue
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
Metropolitan Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn
7
Merge onto JR
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
13
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
15
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
16
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
17
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
19
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkw...
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Metropolitan Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Metropolitan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward Jackie Robinson Parkway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway, Eastern Long Is...
7
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Union Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
8:02 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with about 65% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While much of this drive is on main roads like Union Turnpike and East New York Avenue, the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely experience a blend of parkway driving and city street navigation as you progress towards your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jackie Robinson Parkway and Union Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 8.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (Union Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Metropolitan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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.
Between Kew Gardens, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, Eastern Long Island and Brooklyn.
Union Turnpike West
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Grand Central Parkway West
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Eastern Long Island
2.1 mi in
|
~6m
Brooklyn
2.1 mi in
|
~6m
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 19m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (Union Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Metropolitan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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