Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Island City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Long Island City, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 6.9 miles and takes about 20m via Utica Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll primarily be navigating city streets, so expect typical urban traffic and conditions. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from one borough to another without venturing onto major highways.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Utica Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| McGuinness Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Malcolm X Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Humboldt Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hart Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Long Island City, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on 47th Avenue
Turn left onto 11th Street
Continue on Pulaski Bridge
Continue on McGuinness Boulevard
Continue on Humboldt Street
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
Turn right onto Hart Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto Malcolm X Boulevard
Continue on Utica Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Hart Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
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, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Long Island City on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 6.9 miles on local streets. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 1.8 miles on Utica Avenue. Expect to encounter urban merging and traffic signals throughout your drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 11th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Metropolitan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point.
Long Island City and Astoria are two adjoining neighborhoods in Queens, a borough of New York City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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