Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Greenburgh, NY

Drive Time

55m

Distance

33.6 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 4m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Flatbush, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Greenburgh, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 33.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Jackie Robinson Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on Hutchinson River Parkway and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 33.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

25.2 mi into trip | ~42m in | Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

25.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North

31.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley

31.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | Ashford Avenue

Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between East Flatbush, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.

Bronx

7.8 mi in | ~15m

Cross County Parkway West

24.1 mi in | ~40m

Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

25.2 mi in | ~42m | via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Park Avenue North

25.8 mi in | ~43m

Albany

26.3 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hutchinson River Parkway	6.3 mi	9m
New York State Thruway	4.9 mi	6m
Jackie Robinson Parkway	4.8 mi	8m
Van Wyck Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Whitestone Expressway	2 mi	2m
Saw Mill River Parkway	1.5 mi	2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	1.3 mi	1m
Hutchinson River Expressway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Hutchinson River Parkway — 6.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Greenburgh, NY.

Start on NY 27

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Remsen Avenue

181 ft · 5 sec · Remsen Avenue

Turn right

354 ft · 31 sec

Turn left onto Remsen Avenue

196 ft · 4 sec · Remsen Avenue

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway

Use the none / straight lanes.

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tapscott Street

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Howard Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Dean Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Dean Street

Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East New York Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 678

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on HR

6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NY 22

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

Merge onto I 87

4.9 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 9A: Ardsley Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NY 9A

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road

Turn left onto Ashford Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ashford Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

470 ft · 12 sec

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

Arrive at destination

Saw Mill River Parkway

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 16.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33.6 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.8 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenburgh, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY

This is one driving day of about 33.6 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Flatbush, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Hutchinson River Parkway for about 6.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenburgh, NY

The final approach into Greenburgh, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenburgh, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.47 one way

$10.94 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$5.93	$11.86
premium	$4.88	$6.46	$12.92
diesel	$5.64	$7.46	$14.93

Estimated Tolls: $6.79

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.53	$1.61
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.94	$1.34
EV Truck/SUV	13.4	$4.70	$2.15

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenburgh, NY

Evening in Greenburgh on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 East Flatbush, NY to Greenburgh, NY covers 33.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Jackie Robinson 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 16.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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.

Between East Flatbush, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.

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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Greenburgh, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Greenburgh, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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