How far is East Flatbush, NY from Howard Beach, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Howard Beach, NY is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Howard Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Howard Beach.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1118 ft · 41 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
2163 ft · 1 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Turn left onto 157th Avenue
827 ft · 34 sec · 157th Avenue
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Turn right onto 96th Street
1859 ft · 1 min · 96th Street
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Turn left onto 160th Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · 160th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 160th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Howard Beach.
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.
Linden Boulevard
Start on Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 00h 08m
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 Howard Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Howard Beach?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from East Flatbush and 3 miles from Howard Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Flatbush and Sunny near Howard Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Howard Beach. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 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 Howard Beach
Howard Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6578800, -73.8362500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Beach (-73.83625, 40.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
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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