Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington North, NY
James Mirakian
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Port Washington North, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 22.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a short hop, perfect for a quick commute or a less-than-an-hour relocation. You'll be navigating a mix of highway and surface roads for this short distance. Plan this drive for a time when traffic is typically lighter if possible.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shore Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington North, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on Seaview Lane
Turn right onto Soundview Drive
Turn left onto Shore Road
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on North Plandome Road
Turn right onto Plandome Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
Turn left onto Community Drive
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
Turn right
Take the ramp
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Continue on JR
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto NY 27
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Port Washington North on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 22.5-mile drive features a highway share of 54%, meaning you'll spend about half the time on faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 6 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets, indicated by the mixed highway & surface profile. Expect dense exits and urban merging as you approach your destination.
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 1.1 miles in near Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Washington North, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway West
Brooklyn
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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