How far is Lake Ronkonkoma, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
51.35 mi
01h 21m
Flight
43.67 mi
70.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.67 mi
Kilometers
70.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.35 mi
Kilometers
82.64 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Ronkonkoma
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 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
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Ronkonkoma
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
Plainedge
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Lake Ronkonkoma
25.6 mi
00h 40m
To East Flatbush
25.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W
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 Lake Ronkonkoma and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ronkonkoma and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Margaret Drive

    1277 ft · 1 min · Margaret Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gibbs Pond Road

    1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rosevale Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Rosevale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Motor Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Motor Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Nichols Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · Old Nichols Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    800 ft · 17 sec · Express Drive North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 west: New York

    818 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown

    737 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Express Drive

    651 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    556 ft · 17 sec · Wheeler Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  13. 13

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Ronkonkoma 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 49%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 9%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 8%
Long Island Expressway
2.47 mi · 5%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainedge
00h 40m from Lake Ronkonkoma
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 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?

Plainedge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma and 25.7 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Ronkonkoma and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Plainedge

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 Plainedge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 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 8.3 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 Plainedge.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

37 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ronkonkoma and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 43.67 mi (70.28 km).

Lake Ronkonkoma

#1 Lake Ronkonkoma

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population20,155
Coordinates40.8351000, -73.1312200
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Margaret Drive (-73.131217, 40.835123)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.80 $17.60
Diesel $4.69 $8.50 $16.99

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 Lake Ronkonkoma and East Flatbush. The current time is 00:09:39.

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.