Origin
Middle Island, NY
Morning in Middle Island on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middle Island, 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
1h 28m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middle Island, NY
Sarah O'Shea
East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Middle Island, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m via the Southern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's primarily on well-trafficked parkways and expressways, typical for navigating the greater New York metropolitan area. It's a practical route for getting from one part of Long Island to another without venturing too far off major thoroughfares.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Long Island Expressway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Middle Country Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middle Island, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 25
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
4
Continue on CR 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ocean Avenue
5
Turn right onto Express Drive North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Express Drive North
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Express Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Express Drive
10
Turn left onto NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
12
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
14
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
22
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Middle Island, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Turn right onto NY 25 / Middle Country Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$10.44 one way
$20.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
10 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
1h 28m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the drive taking place on major parkways and expressways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.4 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The journey progresses through a mix of these high-speed corridors, characteristic of suburban and urban transit in the region. While largely a system of controlled-access highways, be prepared for the typical traffic patterns associated with driving near New York City.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 25 / Middle Country Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Middle Island, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Smithtown and So: New York.
Smithtown
17.9 mi in
|
~25m
So: New York
22 mi in
|
~32m
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NY 25 / Middle Country Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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