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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to North Great River, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

42 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown North Great River, NY, NY

North Great River, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to North Great River, NY covers 42 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Linden Boulevard, Belt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 30.9 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 early in the drive near NY 27 / Linden Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 27 / Linden Boulevard

Depart onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

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

Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m 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.
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

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 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Flatbush, NY and North Great River, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.

Jfk Long Term Parking

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Kiss & Fly

5.5 mi in | ~9m | via NY 27

Eastern Long Island

5.9 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 30.9 mi 41m
Linden Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Belt Parkway 3.6 mi 5m
South Conduit Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Nassau Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 30.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and North Great River, NY.

1

Start on NY 27

4.5 mi · 7 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on NY 27

0.3 mi · 25 sec · South Conduit Avenue
3

Continue on NY 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
4

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
Toward JFK Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
6

Merge onto BP

3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 23B Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on NY 27

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on NY 27

31 mi · 41 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 32m into the drive

village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeport, NY

21 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

Islip Terrace, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Great River, NY

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.91 one way

$13.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.48 $14.95
premium $4.92 $8.14 $16.28
diesel $5.61 $9.27 $18.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Night in East Flatbush on Thursday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Great River, NY

Night in North Great River on Thursday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 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 North Great River, NY covers 42 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Linden Boulevard, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 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 $6.91 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 1h drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Flatbush, NY and North Great River, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly and Eastern Long Island.
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.

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