How far is East Flatbush, NY from Riverdale, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Riverdale, NY is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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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 densely populated borough of New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Riverdale.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
2427 ft · 50 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Remsen Avenue
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Turn right
108 m · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Remsen Avenue
60 m · 4 sec · Remsen Avenue
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
2771 ft · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
2741 ft · 59 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
2151 ft · 47 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1368 ft · 32 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
1163 ft · 1 min · 62nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 17 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 42 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 69th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 69th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street
938 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 19 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
40 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 230th Street
1663 ft · 46 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn right onto Riverdale Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
1.3 km · 1 min · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Turn slight left
72 m · 18 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
39 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Riverdale.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.54 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 Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from East Flatbush and 10.5 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Flatbush and Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 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 Riverdale
Riverdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9005600, -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-73.90639, 40.90056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
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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