How far is Flatlands, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Flatlands, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flatlands and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands and Manhattan.
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Start on the route
31 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Harden Street
47 m · 12 sec · Harden Street
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Turn right onto Avenue M
63 m · 9 sec · Avenue M
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Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
720 ft · 33 sec · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
2741 ft · 59 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
2151 ft · 47 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1368 ft · 32 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
1163 ft · 1 min · 62nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 17 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
729 ft · 22 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Place
817 ft · 27 sec · Hamilton Place
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
857 ft · 29 sec · Borden Avenue
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Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway
1196 ft · 43 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
2825 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
848 ft · 16 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street
1230 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
2557 ft · 2 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatlands and Manhattan.
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.
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
2.96 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flatlands and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flatlands to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Flatlands and 7.5 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flatlands and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
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 East New York.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flatlands and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.23 km).
#1 Flatlands
Flatlands is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6212200, -73.9348600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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