Origin
Pelham, NY
Afternoon in Pelham on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelham, 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
40m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelham, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Pelham, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 22.7 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive connecting two points within New York. Given the brief travel time and direct route, it's ideal for a quick trip without needing to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on well-trafficked parkways and expressways, so expect typical urban commuting conditions. This route is straightforward for anyone familiar with the New York metro area's road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wolfs Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on this road
154 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pelhamwood Avenue
3
Continue on Pelhamwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pelhamwood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Wolfs Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolfs Lane
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Colonial Avenue
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
Colonial Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Sandford Boulevard East
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sandford Boulevard East
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
22
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
24
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
25
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
28
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
29
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
12:29 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
3 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
40m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey utilizing major parkways and expressways. You'll experience stretches of flowing traffic on roads like the Hutchinson River Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted segment lasts for 5.2 miles. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from parkway to expressway, with the Van Wyck Expressway offering a more urban, high-speed environment. Overall, expect a consistent pace suitable for covering distance efficiently, rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pelham, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
14.7 mi in
|
~24m
Union Turnpike West
14.8 mi in
|
~24m
Brooklyn
14.9 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Pelham, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Pelham is a town in Westchester County, New York. It contains villages called Pelham and Pelham Manor.
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 40m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Hutchinson River 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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