Origin
Lindenhurst, NY
Late night in Lindenhurst on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindenhurst, 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
44m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenhurst, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Lindenhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 30.2 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and mostly surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll likely encounter typical suburban and urban traffic patterns for this length of drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Oak Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Hoffman Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Sunrise Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Wellwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on South Wellwood Avenue
12 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Wellwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hoffman Avenue
3
Continue on Oak Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on Old Sunrise Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Old Sunrise Highway
5
Merge onto NY 27
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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
4 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
44m 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 is primarily on surface roads, with only about 16% of the route on highways. You'll experience 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a fairly continuous drive with frequent intersections as you navigate through populated areas. The longest stretch on a single highway segment is not exceedingly long.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 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 around 3.3 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
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 8 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 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 Lindenhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
20 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Lindenhurst, NY
Full guide →Founded 1923
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 44m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.3 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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