How far is East Rockaway, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from East Rockaway, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.04 mi
00h 43m
Flight
13.7 mi
22.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.7 mi
Kilometers
22.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.21 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in East Rockaway
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rockaway
2026-04-19T08:25
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Rockaway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From East Rockaway
7.7 mi
00h 21m
To East Flatbush
7.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Rockaway and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rockaway and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1180 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rockaway and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 31%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 30%
Sunrise Highway
3.95 mi · 26%
Atlantic Avenue
1.07 mi · 7%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

3.95 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 21m from East Rockaway
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Rockaway to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from East Rockaway and 7.3 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Rockaway and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rockaway and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 13.7 mi (22.05 km).

East Rockaway

#1 East Rockaway

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population9,781
Coordinates40.6420500, -73.6695700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.66958, 40.642085)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.37 $4.75
Premium $4.86 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $4.69 $2.49 $4.98

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 Rockaway and East Flatbush. The current time is 08:25:15.

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.