Origin
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Flatbush, NY to South Hempstead, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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South Hempstead, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
East Flatbush, NY to South Hempstead, NY is 18.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within New York. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on parkways, making for a relatively smooth and consistent journey without needing to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
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 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey on high-speed parkways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles on the Southern State Parkway. Expect the character of the drive to remain consistent, characterized by parkway travel for the majority of the trip. This means less time navigating local streets and more time on well-maintained, albeit potentially busy, parkway systems.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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...
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward South Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20S
Toward South Grand Avenue
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 South Hempstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Belt Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stratford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and South Hempstead, 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
6.5 mi
·
8 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
·
52 sec
Exit 20S
Toward South Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grand Avenue
10
Turn right onto Stratford Road
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stratford Road
11
Arrive at destination
Stratford Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
South Hempstead, NY
Morning in South Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
29m 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 South Hempstead, NY covers 18.8 miles and takes about 29m 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 9.4 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 $3.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 South Hempstead, 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.
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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