Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Afternoon in Bensonhurst on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
5.9 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensonhurst, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 5.9 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kings Highway, Avenue P, Utica Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Kings Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 5.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 5.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kings Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Avenue P.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Avenue P): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (Utica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Avenue P
Turn right onto Avenue P
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Avenue P | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Utica Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bay Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 2.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue P
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue P
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
4
Continue on Kings Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 27
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
7
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
4:48 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
31 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
12m 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 Bensonhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 5.9 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kings Highway, Avenue P, Utica Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.9 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.97 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Avenue P): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (Utica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bensonhurst, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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