How far is East Flatbush, NY from Great River, NY?

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Great River, NY is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
46.58 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.76 mi
65.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.76 mi
Kilometers
65.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.97 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great River
Fri, Apr 24, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Fri, Apr 24, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-24T09:14
Arrive Great River
Fri, Apr 24, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
23.2 mi
00h 32m
To Great River
23.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Great River Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using Central Islip as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Great River.

  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 right to continue on Heckscher State Parkway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Timber Point Road, East Islip, Great River

    1165 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Timber Point Road

    142 m · 20 sec · Timber Point Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Timberpoint Road

    979 ft · 28 sec · Timberpoint Road

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    1386 ft · 42 sec · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Woodhollow Road

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Woodhollow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Street

    16 m · 2 sec · New Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 55%
Heckscher State Parkway
8.23 mi · 18%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 10%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 2%
South Conduit Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellmore
00h 32m from East Flatbush
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Great River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Great River?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 23.2 miles from East Flatbush and 23.4 miles from Great River.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flatbush and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Great River.

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 10.8 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 10.7 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 Great River. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Great River

#2 Great River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population1,489
Coordinates40.7212100, -73.1576100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Great River (-73.15761, 40.72121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.94
Diesel $4.69 $7.70 $15.40

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Great River. The current time is 09:14:37.

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.