Origin
Port Washington, NY
Morning in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, 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
37m
Distance
21 mi
34 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, NY
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East Flatbush, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Washington, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 21 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Plandome Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Grand Central Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
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 37m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Port Washington, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 21 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 2.8 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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 Port Washington, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway West
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
Brooklyn
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
1
Start on Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Murray Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
3
Turn right onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
Merge onto I 495
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 32
Toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
12
Turn right
266 ft
·
6 sec
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
14
Merge onto GCP
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
22
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
24
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
25
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
28
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
29
Arrive at destination
NY 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
East Flatbush, NY
Morning in East Flatbush on Saturday
Local time
6:45 AM
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
1 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
37m 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 Port Washington, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 21 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Plandome Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Port Washington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 21 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Port Washington, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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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