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

The driving distance from Holtsville, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.11 mi
01h 21m
Flight
47.68 mi
76.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.11 mi
Kilometers
87.08 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Holtsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtsville
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtsville
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
Massapequa Park
NY

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

From Holtsville
26.1 mi
00h 40m
To East Flatbush
28 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Holtsville and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waverly Avenue

    1050 ft · 38 sec · Waverly Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Furrows Road

    2780 ft · 1 min · Furrows Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1339 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Nicolls Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    2133 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    1530 ft · 33 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1691 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    37.4 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtsville 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
37.8 mi · 70%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 9%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 8%
Nicolls Road
2.33 mi · 4%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Furrows Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

37.4 mi · 00h 50m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Massapequa Park
00h 40m from Holtsville
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holtsville 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 Holtsville to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Massapequa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Holtsville and 28 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Massapequa Park

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 Massapequa Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Massapequa Park.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

47 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtsville and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 47.68 mi (76.73 km).

Holtsville

#1 Holtsville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population19,714
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.0451100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-73.04512, 40.815452)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.56 $17.12
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.57
Diesel $4.69 $8.97 $17.93

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 Holtsville and East Flatbush. The current time is 03:20:53.

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.