How far is East Flatbush, NY from Hell's Kitchen, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Hell's Kitchen, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Hell's Kitchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Hell's Kitchen.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
15 m · 5 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Utica Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · Utica Avenue
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Continue on Malcolm X Boulevard
1.1 mi · 4 min · Malcolm X Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawton Street
701 ft · 40 sec · Lawton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Vandervoort Avenue
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
15 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
1615 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2751 ft · 52 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
558 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
636 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
2716 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
848 ft · 16 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street
1230 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2557 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Avenue South
91 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
714 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 57th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 57th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1585 ft · 41 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
734 ft · 32 sec · West 51st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 51st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Hell's Kitchen.
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.
Utica Avenue
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
1.78 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Sunny near Hell's Kitchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Hell's Kitchen?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from East Flatbush and 5.8 miles from Hell's Kitchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Flatbush and Sunny near Hell's Kitchen.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Hell's Kitchen. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.38 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 Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7649600, -73.9909000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hell's Kitchen (-73.9909, 40.76496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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