Origin
Bellmore, NY
Morning in Bellmore on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellmore, 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
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
Bellmore, NY to East Flatbush, NY is 21.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region's suburban areas to a more urban setting. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a simple relocation. Expect a fairly direct path that doesn't require extensive planning, making it a convenient option for local travel.
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 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 21% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of busy local roads and parkways, including Sunrise Highway and Linden Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you re-enter more intricate local road networks. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you make your way to your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
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 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Depart onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 Bellmore, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
11.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
3
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
7
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
8:57 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
6 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
32m 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 Bellmore, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellmore, 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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