How far is East Flatbush, NY from West Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to West Bay Shore, NY is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.06 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.23 mi
55.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.06 mi
Kilometers
59.64 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flatbush
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From East Flatbush
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To West Bay Shore
18.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and West Bay Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and West Bay Shore.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Linden Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    22.2 mi · 29 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Babylon, Huntington

    660 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    155 m · 22 sec · Henry Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Higbie Lane

    2828 ft · 2 min · Higbie Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Udall Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Udall Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Higbie Lane

    1429 ft · 52 sec · Higbie Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thompson Drive

    2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and West Bay Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23 mi · 62%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 12%
Belt Parkway
4.02 mi · 11%
South Conduit Avenue
1.68 mi · 5%
Union Boulevard
1.46 mi · 4%
Higbie Lane
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 28m from East Flatbush
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Flatbush and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to West Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from East Flatbush and 18.6 miles from West Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Flatbush and Chance Rain Showers near West Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and West Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.08 km).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
West Bay Shore

#2 West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,648
Coordinates40.7087100, -73.2812300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: West Bay Shore (-73.28123, 40.70871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.86 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.69 $6.15 $12.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and West Bay Shore. The current time is 03:15:23.

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.