How far is Plainedge, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Plainedge, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
26.59 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.81 mi
38.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.59 mi
Kilometers
42.79 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Plainedge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainedge
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive East Flatbush
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainedge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Plainedge
13.4 mi
00h 25m
To East Flatbush
13.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainedge and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainedge and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Hicksville Road

    125 m · 24 sec · Hicksville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Iris Place

    12 m · 4 sec · Iris Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hicksville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hicksville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York

    863 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    13.8 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainedge 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
13.8 mi · 52%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 25%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 17%
Hicksville Road
0.91 mi · 3%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
SO West
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 25m from Plainedge
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plainedge and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainedge to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Plainedge and 13.2 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plainedge and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainedge and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 km).

Plainedge

#1 Plainedge

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population8,817
Coordinates40.7173200, -73.4837400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hicksville Road (-73.483781, 40.717313)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.14
Diesel $4.69 $4.41 $8.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainedge and East Flatbush. The current time is 08:21:16.

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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.