Midland Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 11.7 miles and takes about 26m via Church Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its profile as mostly surface roads, expect to navigate city streets and traffic lights rather than high-speed cruising. It's a straightforward trip suitable for a quick hop between neighborhoods, perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Church Avenue
2.8 mi
6m
Father Capodanno Boulevard
2.4 mi
5m
Fort Hamilton Parkway
2 mi
4m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
2m
Gowanus Expressway
0.8 mi
1m
39th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Lily Pond Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Staten Island Expressway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Church Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Traffic on I-278
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,452 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~674 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland Beach, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Midland Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Midland Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Father Capodanno Boulevard
2.4 mi·5 min·Father Capodanno Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Lily Pond Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·Lily Pond Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on this road
434 ft·10 sec·this road
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
6
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi·27 sec·Staten Island Expressway
7
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
8
Continue on I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Gowanus Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 18Toward I 278 EastUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton ParkwayUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
145 ft·6 sec
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
12
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.0 mi·4 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto 39th Street
0.4 mi·56 sec·39th Street
14
Turn left onto 14th Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·14th Avenue
15
Continue on Church Avenue
2.8 mi·6 min·Church Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·Utica Avenue
17
Turn right onto NY 27
49 ft·0 sec·Linden Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Father Capodanno Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Father Capodanno Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge
7
5.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 278 East
8
5.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fort Hamilton Parkway
5
11.7 mi into trip|~26m in|NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$2.06
$4.12
premium
$4.87
$2.24
$4.48
diesel
$5.40
$2.49
$4.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.5
0
$1.23
$0.56
Efficient EV
2.9
0
$1.02
$0.47
EV Truck/SUV
4.7
0
$1.64
$0.75
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Midland Beach, NY
Morning
in Midland Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 15 mph95% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
East Flatbush, NY
Morning
in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 12 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly on surface roads, with only 26% of the 11.7 miles on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Church Avenue, covering 2.8 miles. Expect to merge with urban traffic patterns as you transition from Father Capodanno Boulevard onto Fort Hamilton Parkway. The drive is characterized by navigating local streets and intersections for most of the route.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Church Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.3 miles in near Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Father Capodanno Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Church Avenue. 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: at 0.3 miles (Father Capodanno Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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.
