Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Flatbush, NY
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Charleston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This quick 22.3-mile drive from East Flatbush, NY to Charleston, NY takes about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on major expressways. You'll navigate using the Staten Island Expressway, West Shore Expressway, and Fort Hamilton Parkway. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, this is an economical option for getting between these two New York locations. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to cover a short distance efficiently without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Charleston, NY.
Start on NY 27
Turn slight right onto NY 27
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Veterans Road West
Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bloomingdale Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 41-minute journey, as 74% of the drive is on expressways. You'll encounter the Staten Island Expressway, West Shore Expressway, and Fort Hamilton Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.3 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, providing a good opportunity to settle in. While largely an expressway drive, be prepared for potential traffic as you navigate these busy New York arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near Fort Hamilton Parkway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.3 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 2.4 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (NY 440 / West Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Charleston, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.3 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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