Origin
Point Lookout, NY
Late night in Point Lookout on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Lookout, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Lookout, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Point Lookout to East Flatbush is 26.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day trip. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and local road navigation, so be prepared for varying speeds and traffic conditions. The total mileage is manageable, so you can easily complete it within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Loop Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bayside Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garden City Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Lookout, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Garden City Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Garden City Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bayside Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bayside Drive
3
Continue on Parkside Drive
528 ft
·
33 sec
·
Parkside Drive
4
Turn right onto Lido Boulevard
476 ft
·
27 sec
·
Lido Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward L North
6
Continue on L
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto M
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit M8 W
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto NY 27
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
16
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bayside Drive
Turn left onto Bayside Drive
Navigation decision point
8
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mine...
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NY 27 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit M8 W
Toward NY 27 West: New York
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$4.36 one way
$8.71 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
5:30 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
2 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
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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter the Sunrise Highway for a significant stretch, including a 9.5-mile segment without requiring a turn. Expect the road to transition from more open highway conditions to potentially busier local streets as you approach East Flatbush. The Belt Parkway portion will likely involve higher speeds, while sections on Linden Boulevard might require more attention to traffic signals and local access. It's a drive where you'll adapt to different road types as you progress.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Sunrise Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near Bayside Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.8 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 0.1 miles (Bayside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Point Lookout, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North, Mineola and Belt Parkway West.
M North: Meadowbrook Parkway North
3 mi in
|
~6m
Mineola
3 mi in
|
~6m
Belt Parkway West
16.6 mi in
|
~23m
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 40m. Total distance: 26.8 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 (39%). 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 9.5 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Bayside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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