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Trip from Mamaroneck, NY to East Flatbush, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mamaroneck, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

Mamaroneck, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 27.2 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with both parkway and expressway sections. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Hutchinson River Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.4 mi 5m
East Boston Post Road 2.6 mi 4m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Hutchinson River Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Huguenot Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mamaroneck, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on US 1

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Boston Post Road
2

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · Huguenot Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Boston Post Road
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward HRP South
7

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

4.7 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
9

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
21

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
23

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
24

Continue on Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Kings Highway
25

Turn slight right

136 ft · 5 sec
26

Turn straight onto Kings Highway

376 ft · 12 sec · Kings Highway
27

Turn right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
28

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
15.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~31m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

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

Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
19.3 mi into trip | ~31m in

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
7
24.3 mi into trip | ~40m 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

$4.42 one way

$8.84 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $4.78 $9.57
premium $4.87 $5.21 $10.42
diesel $5.40 $5.79 $11.57

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Mamaroneck, NY

Afternoon in Mamaroneck on Sunday

Local time

12:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

12:09 PM

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

5 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

46m 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?

Sixty percent of this 27.2-mile drive is on highways, including the Van Wyck Expressway and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 4.8 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. You'll experience a shift from parkway driving to expressway conditions as you approach your destination. Be prepared for merging traffic as you transition between these different road types.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mamaroneck, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Hrp South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.

Hrp South

6.1 mi in | ~11m

Jackie Robinson Parkway West

19.1 mi in | ~31m

Union Turnpike West

19.2 mi in | ~31m

Brooklyn

19.3 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

Starting in Mamaroneck, NY

Full guide →

Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County in New York.

Top landmarks

  • Winged Foot Golf Club — golf club in Mamaroneck, New York state, USA

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 46m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. 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 15.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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