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

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Commack, NY is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.12 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.84 mi
57.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.84 mi
Kilometers
57.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.62 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Commack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Bellmore
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From East Flatbush
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Commack
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward N West: New York

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    1603 ft · 24 sec · Northern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Commack

    970 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commack Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commack Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commack Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 57%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 13%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.43 mi · 12%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 10%
Commack Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellmore
00h 31m from East Flatbush
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near Commack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

North Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from East Flatbush and 22.6 miles from Commack.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near Commack.

Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore

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 North Bellmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bellmore.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Commack. Straight-line distance: 35.84 mi (57.68 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Commack

#2 Commack

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population36,124
Coordinates40.8428800, -73.2928900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Commack (-73.29289, 40.84288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.86 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $4.69 $7.46 $14.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Commack. The current time is 00:04:12.

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.