How far is East Flatbush, NY from Sands Point, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Sands Point, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 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 EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Sands Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Sands Point.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
863 ft · 17 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
982 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
927 ft · 14 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
1634 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1711 ft · 49 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Community Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Community Drive
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road
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Continue on North Plandome Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road
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Continue on Main Street
2688 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shore Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Sands Point Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sands Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sands Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Sands Point.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.79 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Flatbush and Rain Showers Likely near Sands Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Sands Point?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from East Flatbush and 11.7 miles from Sands Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Flatbush and Rain Showers Likely near Sands Point.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Sands Point. Straight-line distance: 17.61 mi (28.34 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 Sands Point
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 2,802 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -73.7187400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sands Point (-73.71874, 40.85177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
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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