Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Plainedge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Plainedge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Plainedge, NY covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.1 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
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 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 6.3 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.
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.
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
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 29
Toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
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 Plainedge, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Massapequa.
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
Massapequa
25.7 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Hicksville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Plainedge, 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
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 29
Toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto NY 107
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hicksville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 107
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hicksville Road
11
Continue on Hicksville Road
442 ft
·
24 sec
·
Hicksville Road
12
Arrive at destination
Hicksville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Plainedge, NY
Afternoon in Plainedge on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
39m 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 Plainedge, NY covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Linden Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.46 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 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 6.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Flatbush, NY and Plainedge, NY, road signs point toward Jfk Long Term Parking, Kiss & Fly, Eastern Long Island and Massapequa.
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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