Trip from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

Downtown East Flatbush, NY, NY

East Flatbush, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Yaphank Road, Coram and Yaphank Road, Granny Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 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

29.9 miles from Gordon Heights, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Yaphank Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Yaphank Road Unavailable Refreshing
Coram and Yaphank Road Unavailable Refreshing
Granny Road Unavailable Refreshing
Middle Island Road Unavailable Refreshing
Horseblock Road Unavailable Refreshing
Route 112 Unavailable Refreshing
Express Drive North Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 WEST Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Yaphank Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Seymour Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Seymour Lane
2

Turn left onto West Yaphank Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · West Yaphank Road
3

Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road
4

Turn right onto Granny Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Granny Road
5

Turn left onto Middle Island Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Middle Island Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Horseblock Road

121 ft · 2 sec · Horseblock Road
7

Turn left onto Route 112

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Route 112
8

Turn right onto Express Drive North

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Express Drive North
9

Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 WEST: New York

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 495 WEST: New York
10

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

0.1 mi · 16 sec · NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
12

Turn straight onto Express Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Express Drive
13

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Wheeler Road
14

Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
15

Continue on Islip Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
16

Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SO: New York
17

Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
18

Continue on Southern State Parkway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
19

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
20

Continue on Belt Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
21

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
22

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
23

Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Conduit Avenue
24

Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
25

Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
26

Continue on Linden Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
27

Arrive at your destination

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 29.9 miles from Gordon Heights, NY, or about 45m into the drive.

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 59.9 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Gordon Heights, NY

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gordon Heights, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Gordon Heights, NY · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

30 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

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Gordon Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, 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

$9.75 one way

$19.50 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $10.57 $21.13
premium $4.88 $11.52 $23.03
diesel $5.64 $13.31 $26.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.29 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.39 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Gordon Heights, NY

Afternoon in Gordon Heights on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

17 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

1h 31m 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 Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Yaphank Road, Coram and Yaphank Road, Granny Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Gordon Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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.
The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gordon Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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