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

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Kensington, NY is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.39 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.17 mi
3.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.17 mi
Kilometers
3.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.39 mi
Kilometers
3.85 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 11, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 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

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
Brooklyn
NY

A borough of New York City.

From East Flatbush
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Kensington
1.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    15 m · 8 sec · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue

    754 ft · 19 sec · Utica Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westminster Road

    101 m · 19 sec · Westminster Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    679 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Avenue
2.05 mi · 86%
Utica Avenue
0.14 mi · 6%
Albemarle Road
0.13 mi · 5%
Westminster Road
0.06 mi · 3%
Linden Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Church Avenue

Turn right onto Church Avenue

2.05 mi · 00h 05m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 03m from East Flatbush
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Sunny near Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from East Flatbush and 1.2 miles from Kensington.

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

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.32 one way or $0.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 2.17 mi (3.5 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kensington

Village in New York, United States

Population1,182
Coordinates40.6462100, -73.9706900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Kensington (-73.97069, 40.64621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.32 L · about $0.32
Round trip
$0.64
0.16 gal · 0.64 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.32 $0.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.36 $0.72
Premium $4.86 $0.39 $0.78
Diesel $4.69 $0.38 $0.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Kensington. The current time is 14:46:36.

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.