How far is Great Neck Estates, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Great Neck Estates, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
17.62 mi
00h 48m
Flight
13.7 mi
22.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Great Neck Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Neck Estates
2026-04-19T09:50
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Neck Estates
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Great Neck Estates
8.6 mi
00h 24m
To East Flatbush
9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph NW
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 Great Neck Estates and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Neck Estates and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Drive

    688 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayview Avenue

    2505 ft · 54 sec · Bayview Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Neck Road

    1188 ft · 24 sec · Great Neck Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Great Neck Road

    1267 ft · 31 sec · Great Neck Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Northern Boulevard

    1554 ft · 45 sec · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Neck Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    81 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Neck Estates 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6 mi · 34%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 27%
Little Neck Parkway
1.46 mi · 8%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 6%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 3%
Bayview Avenue
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

6 mi · 00h 08m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 24m from Great Neck Estates
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Neck Estates 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 Great Neck Estates to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Great Neck Estates and 9 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 3.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Neck Estates and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 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 10.2 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 11.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

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

Great Neck Estates

#1 Great Neck Estates

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

Population2,867
Coordinates40.7870500, -73.7368000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Drive (-73.736803, 40.787054)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.78 $5.56
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.03
Diesel $4.69 $2.91 $5.82

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 Great Neck Estates and East Flatbush. The current time is 09:50:57.

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.