How far is East Flatbush, NY from Wheatley Heights, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Wheatley Heights, NY is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Wheatley Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Wheatley Heights.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Conduit Avenue
1918 ft · 54 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Straight Path South, Lindenhurst
746 ft · 33 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Straight Path
1.9 mi · 4 min · Straight Path
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Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · Lee Avenue
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Turn right onto York Drive
866 ft · 30 sec · York Drive
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Turn left onto Valley Forge Drive
546 ft · 20 sec · Valley Forge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conklin Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Conklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Wheatley Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Wheatley Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Wheatley Heights?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
South Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from East Flatbush and 17.5 miles from Wheatley Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Flatbush and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Wheatley Heights. Straight-line distance: 30.33 mi (48.81 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 Wheatley Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 5,130 |
| Coordinates | 40.7637100, -73.3698400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatley Heights (-73.36984, 40.76371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
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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