How far is East Flatbush, NY from Williamsburg, NY?
The driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Williamsburg, NY is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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.
A borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Flatbush and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush and Williamsburg.
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Start on Linden Boulevard
15 m · 5 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Utica Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · Utica Avenue
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Continue on Malcolm X Boulevard
1.1 mi · 4 min · Malcolm X Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawton Street
701 ft · 40 sec · Lawton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Street
2914 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1639 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Meeker Avenue
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Meeker Avenue
138 m · 17 sec · Meeker Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
18 m · 3 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flatbush and Williamsburg.
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.
Utica Avenue
Turn right onto Utica Avenue
1.78 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving East Flatbush and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Flatbush to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from East Flatbush and 2.7 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Flatbush and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Flatbush and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.01 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 Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.9534700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-73.95347, 40.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.45 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
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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