How far is East Flatbush, NY from Charleston, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Charleston, NY is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Charleston.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 278 West: Verrazano Narrows Bridge
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
531 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
1907 ft · 35 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
6 mi · 9 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bloomingdale Road
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Road West
545 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Road West
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Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
139 m · 24 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Charleston.
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.
Staten Island Expressway
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
6.29 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Charleston?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from East Flatbush and 11.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flatbush and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).
#1 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Charleston is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5367700, -74.2373700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-74.23737, 40.53677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.29 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
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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