How far is New Hyde Park, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.65 mi
00h 41m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in New Hyde Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hyde Park
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Hyde Park
10:00 PM EDT
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From New Hyde Park
8.6 mi
00h 20m
To East Flatbush
9.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
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 New Hyde Park and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Lowell Avenue

    34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeville Road

    1191 ft · 29 sec · Lakeville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 241st Street

    46 m · 5 sec · 241st Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Branch

    744 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hyde Park 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 37%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 26%
Cross Island Parkway
2.59 mi · 15%
Jericho Turnpike
1.15 mi · 7%
Jamaica Avenue
1.03 mi · 6%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

2.87 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 20m from New Hyde Park
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Hyde Park 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 New Hyde Park to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from New Hyde Park and 9.1 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Hyde Park and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 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 12.5 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 14.2 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 12.5 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.36 km).

New Hyde Park

#1 New Hyde Park

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population9,744
Coordinates40.7351000, -73.6879100
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: Lowell Avenue (-73.688007, 40.735344)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.78 $5.56
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.03
Diesel $4.69 $2.91 $5.82

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 New Hyde Park 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.