How far is Howard Beach, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Howard Beach, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.14 mi
00h 19m
Flight
4.95 mi
7.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.95 mi
Kilometers
7.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.14 mi
Kilometers
9.88 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Nov 8, 7:04 AM EST
Return by in Howard Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 7:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard Beach
2026-11-08T06:45
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Nov 8, 7:04 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Howard Beach
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Howard Beach
3 mi
00h 09m
To East Flatbush
3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Howard Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howard Beach and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on 160th Avenue

    49 m · 12 sec · 160th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 97th Street

    2137 ft · 2 min · 97th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 156th Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · 156th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cohancy Street

    1308 ft · 54 sec · Cohancy Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Conduit Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Conduit Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard Beach 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 74%
North Conduit Avenue
0.9 mi · 15%
97th Street
0.4 mi · 7%
Cohancy Street
0.25 mi · 4%
156th Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
160th Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

2.84 mi · 00h 04m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 09m from Howard Beach
Leave By
7:52 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Howard Beach and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Howard Beach to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Howard Beach and 3 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard Beach and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 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 7.6 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 9.5 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 8.5 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard Beach and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Howard Beach

Howard Beach is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6578800, -73.8362500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 160th Avenue (-73.83627, 40.657959)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.86 $1.07 $2.14
Premium $5.25 $1.16 $2.31
Diesel $6.46 $1.42 $2.84

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Howard Beach and East Flatbush. The current time is 06:45:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.