How far is Old Westbury, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from Old Westbury, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Westbury and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Westbury and East Flatbush.
-
1
Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto Wheatley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wheatley Road
-
3
Turn right onto Old Westbury Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Westbury Road
-
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
899 ft · 24 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
-
7
Continue on North Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road
-
8
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
-
9
Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
-
11
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
-
12
Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
1962 ft · 56 sec
-
13
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
-
15
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
-
16
Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
-
17
Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
-
18
Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
-
19
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
-
21
Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
-
22
Continue on Kings Highway
2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway
-
23
Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
-
24
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway
-
25
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Westbury 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Westbury and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Westbury to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Old Westbury and 11.1 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Westbury and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Westbury and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 19.68 mi (31.67 km).
#1 Old Westbury
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.7887100, -73.5995700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.