How far is East Flatbush, NY from Park Slope, NY?

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Park Slope, NY is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
4.46 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.13 mi
5.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.13 mi
Kilometers
5.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.17 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Slope
Thu, Oct 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Park Slope
Thu, Oct 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From East Flatbush
2.2 mi
00h 05m
To Park Slope
2.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Park Slope Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Park Slope.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    2600 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th Avenue, 7th Avenue

    833 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 18th Street

    791 ft · 30 sec · 18th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2756 ft · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    1552 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    80 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
355.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Boulevard
1.35 mi · 30%
7th Avenue
0.52 mi · 12%
Prospect Expressway
0.49 mi · 11%
Parkside Avenue
0.45 mi · 10%
Caton Avenue
0.41 mi · 9%
9th Street
0.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Start on Linden Boulevard

1.35 mi · 00h 04m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
3.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 05m from East Flatbush
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Sunny near Park Slope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Park Slope?

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from East Flatbush and 2.2 miles from Park Slope.

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

The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 4.5 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 6.7 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 4.7 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Park Slope. Straight-line distance: 3.13 mi (5.03 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 Park Slope

Park Slope is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6701000, -73.9859700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Park Slope (-73.98597, 40.6701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.6 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.42
0.32 gal · 1.2 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $0.71 $1.42
Mid-grade $4.98 $0.80 $1.59
Premium $5.38 $0.86 $1.72
Diesel $6.51 $1.04 $2.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Park Slope. The current time is 22:39:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.