How far is East Flatbush, NY from Thornwood, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Thornwood, NY is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Thornwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Thornwood.
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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
4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
2351 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
653 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
1980 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1800 ft · 28 sec · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1821 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marlble Ave, Thronewood
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Marble Avenue
640 ft · 20 sec · Marble Avenue
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Continue on Kensico Road
549 ft · 17 sec · Kensico Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kensico Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Thornwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Flatbush and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thornwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Thornwood?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from East Flatbush and 20.3 miles from Thornwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Flatbush and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thornwood.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Thornwood. Straight-line distance: 33.4 mi (53.76 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 Thornwood
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 41.1234300, -73.7790200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thornwood (-73.77902, 41.12343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
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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