How far is Albertson, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Albertson, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.98 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.15 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Albertson
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertson
2026-04-17T20:26
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albertson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Albertson
9.9 mi
00h 21m
To East Flatbush
10.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertson and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertson and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Ridge Lane

    1021 ft · 47 sec · Oak Ridge Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto I U Willets Road

    1335 ft · 38 sec · I U Willets Road

  3. 3

    Continue on I U Willets Road

    120 m · 10 sec · I U Willets Road

  4. 4

    Continue on I U Willets Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · I U Willets Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road

    2453 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertson and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.98 mi · 35%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 24%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 12%
I U Willets Road
1.51 mi · 8%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 6%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

6.98 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 21m from Albertson
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albertson and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertson to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Albertson and 10.1 miles from East Flatbush.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albertson and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertson and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.63 km).

Albertson

#1 Albertson

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population5,182
Coordinates40.7734300, -73.6431800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Lane (-73.64329, 40.773461)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $4.69 $3.33 $6.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertson and East Flatbush. The current time is 20:26:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.