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

The driving distance from Hillside, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
10.93 mi
00h 36m
Flight
8.41 mi
13.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.93 mi
Kilometers
17.59 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Wed, Apr 22, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Wed, Apr 22, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-04-22T15:09
Arrive East Flatbush
Wed, Apr 22, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
Queens
NY

The most populous borough of New York City.

From Hillside
4.7 mi
00h 18m
To East Flatbush
6.3 mi
00h 18m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    92 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    6.6 mi · 15 min · Jamaica Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
6.66 mi · 61%
East New York Avenue
1.05 mi · 10%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 5%
Linden Boulevard
0.43 mi · 4%
Howard Avenue
0.23 mi · 2%
Tapscott Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

6.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queens
00h 18m from Hillside
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hillside and 6.3 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Queens

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 Queens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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 7.4 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 9.1 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 7.6 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 Queens.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 8.41 mi (13.53 km).

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#1 Hillside

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population24,808
Coordinates40.7078800, -73.7868000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica Avenue (-73.786789, 40.707846)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.13
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.56 $3.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.86 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $4.69 $1.83 $3.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillside and East Flatbush. The current time is 15:09:25.

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.