Origin
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Morning in Lloyd Harbor on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lloyd Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Scott Foltz
East Flatbush, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Lloyd Harbor, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Northern Boulevard, Grand Central Parkway, and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with about 39% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively short route is around $6. The overall feel is a mixed drive, suitable for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically New York State.
About the Cities
Starting in Lloyd Harbor, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Huntington Harbor Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
- • Fort Hill Estate — historic house in New York, United States
Arriving 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 36.6-mile route, with 39% of the mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles along Northern Boulevard, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from Northern Boulevard to the parkways, the driving experience will likely change, blending faster highway sections with potentially more varied local road conditions. This route offers a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near NY 25A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 3.3 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 25A / Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Service Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lloyd Harbor, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York and Brooklyn.
N West: New York
19 mi in
|
~34m
Brooklyn
28.6 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard | 12 mi | 18m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| West Neck Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lawrence Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Northern Boulevard
— 12 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd Harbor, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on School Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
School Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Neck Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Neck Road
3
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25A
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
6
Continue on Lawrence Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Hill Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 25A
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
21
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
23
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
24
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
25
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
27
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
28
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Lloyd Harbor, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Lloyd Harbor, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
18 mi in
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
8 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 2m 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 Lloyd Harbor, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern Boulevard, Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Lloyd Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.02 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 36.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 3.3 miles (NY 25A / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.3 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lloyd Harbor, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York and Brooklyn.
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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