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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.98 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.33 mi
48.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.33 mi
Kilometers
48.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.98 mi
Kilometers
56.29 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flatbush
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From East Flatbush
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Wheatley Heights
17.5 mi
00h 26m

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
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

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.

  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

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Straight Path South, Lindenhurst

    746 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Straight Path

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Straight Path

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 18th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Lee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto York Drive

    866 ft · 30 sec · York Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Valley Forge Drive

    546 ft · 20 sec · Valley Forge Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conklin Avenue

    35 m · 3 sec · Conklin Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
20.1 mi · 57%
Belt Parkway
5.93 mi · 17%
Linden Boulevard
4.47 mi · 13%
Straight Path
1.88 mi · 5%
South 18th Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Nassau Expressway
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 26m from East Flatbush
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 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 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.4 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 10.4 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 South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

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).

East Flatbush

#1 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Wheatley Heights

#2 Wheatley Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,130
Coordinates40.7637100, -73.3698400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: East Flatbush (-73.93042, 40.65371)
End: Wheatley Heights (-73.36984, 40.76371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flatbush and Wheatley Heights. The current time is 01:28:49.

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.