Origin
Atlantic Beach, NY
Evening in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
This 15.3-mile drive from Atlantic Beach, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be done in about 28 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily through Linden Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, and Rockaway Boulevard, with 43% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so you won't need to budget much for gas. This is a mixed drive, offering a bit of everything as you travel within the Northeast region of New York. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
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 28m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, balancing highway speeds with local road navigation. With 43% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter some faster stretches, but the drive also includes significant portions on main thoroughfares like Linden Boulevard, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.5 miles. This blend means you'll transition between different traffic patterns and speed limits as you make your way from the coast towards East Flatbush. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from more open routes to busier urban arteries.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.3 miles in near Park Street.
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 7 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NY 878 / Nassau Expressway
Turn straight onto NY 878 / Nassau Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
7.8 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Nassau Expressway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Linden Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Jefferson Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
2
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Nassau Expressway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
6
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in East Flatbush on Friday
Local time
6:59 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
16 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 15.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, Rockaway Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Atlantic Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 7 decision points packed into just 15.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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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