Origin
Albertson, NY
Night in Albertson on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albertson, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Albertson, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 19.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Northern State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Grand Central Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 33m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on Grand Central Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central 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 0.2 miles in near I U Willets Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I U Willets Road
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albertson, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York and Brooklyn.
N West: New York
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Brooklyn
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I U Willets Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Shelter Rock Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Oak Ridge Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oak Ridge Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I U Willets Road
3
Continue on I U Willets Road
392 ft
·
10 sec
·
I U Willets Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on I U Willets Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I U Willets Road
5
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
16
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
18
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
19
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
22
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in East Flatbush on Friday
Local time
11:20 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albertson, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 19.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Northern State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Albertson, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York and Brooklyn.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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