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Trip from Miller Place, 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

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Miller Place, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

This 61.9-mile drive from Miller Place, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Southern State Parkway, Nesconset Highway, and Belt Parkway, with about 58% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a straightforward journey between two points within New York. Given its relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.4 mi 32m
Nesconset Highway 6.7 mi 10m
Belt Parkway 6.5 mi 9m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Smithtown Bypass 4.5 mi 7m
Heckscher State Parkway 3.9 mi 4m
North Country Road 3 mi 5m
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 Miller Place, NY and East Flatbush, NY.

1

Start on North Country Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · North Country Road
2

Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road
3

Turn right onto NY 347

6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on NY 347

4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass
5

Take the exit

380 ft · 16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto NY 111

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
7

At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76

421 ft · 8 sec · Townline Road
8

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111

1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
10

Continue on NY 111

2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward SO: New York
12

Merge onto H

3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
20

Turn straight onto NY 27

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on NY 27

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown North Lindenhurst, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Lindenhurst, NY

31 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

Nissequogue, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Lindenhurst, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Miller Place, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
6
15.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | NY 111 / Wheeler Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
24.7 mi into trip | ~38m 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
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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

$10.19 one way

$20.38 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.02 $22.04
premium $4.92 $12.00 $23.99
diesel $5.61 $13.67 $27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Miller Place, NY

Late night in Miller Place on Sunday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

12:28 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

5 degrees cooler 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

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?

Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 58% of the drive taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.4 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you transition from the parkway to the Nesconset Highway and then the Belt Parkway, the road character will shift, likely presenting a mix of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more varied traffic conditions closer to urban areas. It's a drive that blends efficiency with the realities of navigating Long Island and Brooklyn.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 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 14.6 miles in.

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 61.9 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: at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 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.

Between Miller Place, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.

Islip

14.6 mi in | ~23m

Smithtown

14.6 mi in | ~23m

So: New York

20.5 mi in | ~32m

About the Cities

Starting in Miller Place, NY

Full guide →

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: 61.9 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 (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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: at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 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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