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

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to East Meadow, NY is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
22.67 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.48 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Meadow
Sun, May 31, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sun, May 31, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-05-31T02:37
Arrive East Meadow
Sun, May 31, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From East Flatbush
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To East Meadow
11.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
East Meadow Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Sunday
Using New Cassel as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

    1044 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue

    2556 ft · 1 min · East Meadow Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 26%
Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 24%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 20%
Front Street
3.05 mi · 13%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.68 mi · 7%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

5.48 mi · 00h 08m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 18m from East Flatbush
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Mostly Sunny near East Meadow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from East Flatbush and 11.4 miles from East Meadow.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and East Meadow. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
East Meadow

#2 East Meadow

Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States

Population38,132
Coordinates40.7139900, -73.5590200
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: East Meadow (-73.55902, 40.71399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $4.86 $3.89 $7.78
Diesel $4.69 $3.76 $7.51

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and East Meadow. The current time is 02:37:27.

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.