How far is Locust Valley, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Locust Valley, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
28.25 mi
01h 01m
Flight
23.24 mi
37.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.24 mi
Kilometers
37.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.46 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Valley
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Valley
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Locust Valley
14.1 mi
00h 30m
To East Flatbush
14.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 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 Locust Valley and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Valley and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Birch Hill Road

    12 m · 5 sec · Birch Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Road

    1 km · 2 min · Walnut Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Town Path

    2054 ft · 47 sec · Town Path

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pratt Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenvale Glen Cove Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Glen Cove Road

    2024 ft · 1 min · Glen Cove Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    3266 ft · 1 min · North Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Valley 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.98 mi · 25%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 17%
Northern Boulevard
2.36 mi · 8%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 8%
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.89 mi · 7%
Forest Avenue
1.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

6.98 mi · 00h 09m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 30m from Locust Valley
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Locust Valley and 14.2 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Locust Valley and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Long Beach City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Long Beach City Hall

Long Beach , NY
1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 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 Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Valley and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 km).

Locust Valley

#1 Locust Valley

Census designated place in New York, USA

Population3,406
Coordinates40.8759300, -73.5970700
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Birch Hill Road (-73.597161, 40.875919)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

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 Locust Valley and East Flatbush. The current time is 06:57:53.

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.