How far is South Hempstead, NY from East Flatbush, NY?
The driving distance from South Hempstead, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hempstead and East Flatbush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hempstead and East Flatbush.
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Start on Stratford Road
36 m · 12 sec · Stratford Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2504 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO West
606 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
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Continue on Linden Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hempstead 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
6.48 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Hempstead 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 South Hempstead to East Flatbush?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from South Hempstead and 9.5 miles from East Flatbush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Hempstead and Partly Sunny near East Flatbush.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hempstead and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.74 km).
#1 South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.6809400, -73.6154100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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