How far is Brightwaters, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Brightwaters, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brightwaters and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brightwaters and East Flatbush.
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Start on North Windsor Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Windsor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: Howells Road North, Bayshore Road
75 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Howells Road
99 m · 11 sec · Howells Road
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
50 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunrise Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
24.8 mi · 33 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brightwaters and East Flatbush.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Brightwaters and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brightwaters to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Brightwaters and 20.4 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brightwaters and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brightwaters and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.41 km).
#1 Brightwaters
City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,050 |
| Coordinates | 40.7209300, -73.2673400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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