How far is Inwood, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Inwood, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and East Flatbush.
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Start on Broadway
1715 ft · 39 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 207th Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West 207th Street
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Continue on University Heights Bridge
555 ft · 21 sec · University Heights Bridge
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Continue on West Fordham Road
113 m · 17 sec · West Fordham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Triborough Bridge, Queens
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
104 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 69th Street
1.6 mi · 5 min · 69th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 38 sec · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto 61st Street
1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street
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Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
3142 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Continue on Rockaway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Kings Highway
115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood and East Flatbush.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.3 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Inwood and Mostly Sunny near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inwood to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Inwood and 10.6 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Inwood and Mostly Sunny near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 14.65 mi (23.57 km).
#1 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Flatbush
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
| Population | 178,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.6537100, -73.9304200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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