Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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 Remsen Avenue, Kings Highway, Tapscott Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 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 27m into the drive .
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 33.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Remsen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tapscott Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dean Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East New York Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamaica Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Greenburgh, NY.
Start on Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Dean Street
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenburgh, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$5
Tolls
$7
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.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Greenburgh on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
The Bronx, NY
17 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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