Drive Time
54m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, West 180th Street, Amsterdam Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 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
9.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 18.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is easy. At 54m 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 Washington Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 180th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amsterdam Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harlem River Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and East Flatbush, NY.
Start on West 181st Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn left onto West 180th Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 Toll: Robert F Kennedy Bridge, Bruckner Expressway, Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Turn straight onto 69th Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto 61st Street
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
Continue on Cooper Street
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18.6 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Washington Heights, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Washington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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.
A short stop after about 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Washington Heights, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Flatbush on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Richmond Hill, NY
9 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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