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

The driving distance from Greenlawn, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
42.69 mi
01h 10m
Flight
33.11 mi
53.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Greenlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenlawn
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenlawn
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
Roslyn Heights
NY

Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York

From Greenlawn
18.7 mi
00h 35m
To East Flatbush
24 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Smith Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 20 min · East Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Jericho Turnpike
10.8 mi · 25%
Grand Central Parkway
6.98 mi · 16%
Long Island Expressway
5.06 mi · 12%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 11%
Broadway
2.41 mi · 6%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Jericho Turnpike

Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn Heights
00h 35m from Greenlawn
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenlawn and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Greenlawn and 24 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenlawn and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights

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 Roslyn Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.3 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
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Roslyn Heights
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

18 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenlawn and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).

Greenlawn

#1 Greenlawn

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,742
Coordinates40.8689900, -73.3651200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Street (-73.365098, 40.868952)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.11
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.05 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.77 $13.53
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.69 $7.09 $14.18

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 Greenlawn and East Flatbush. The current time is 22:35:25.

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.