Origin
Plainview, NY
Evening in Plainview on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainview, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainview, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plainview, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 44m 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, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 31.4 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.3 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 14 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 13.3 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 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward NY 135 South: Seaford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SO West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4W
Toward SO West: New York
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Plainview, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
5.9 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Linden Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Old Country Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 13.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto Old Country Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Country Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto NY 135
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4W
Toward SO West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto SO
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 27
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in East Flatbush on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Plainview, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 31.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Plainview, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 9 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plainview, NY to East Flatbush, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
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.
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