How far is The Bronx, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
21.16 mi
00h 47m
Flight
13.96 mi
22.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.96 mi
Kilometers
22.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.06 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Wed, May 6, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in The Bronx
Wed, May 6, 9:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Bronx
2026-05-06T19:35
Arrive East Flatbush
Wed, May 6, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Bronx
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From The Bronx
9.5 mi
00h 23m
To East Flatbush
11.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruger Avenue

    121 m · 22 sec · Cruger Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

    75 m · 9 sec · Hunt Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Holland Avenue

    2099 ft · 1 min · Holland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Nest Avenue

    157 m · 25 sec · Van Nest Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · White Plains Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle

    126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    714 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    2294 ft · 39 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 56 sec · Linden Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 23%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 16%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 11%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 6%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 5%
I 678 South
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.78 mi · 00h 08m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 23m from The Bronx
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Bronx 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 The Bronx to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from The Bronx and 11.6 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around The Bronx and Chance Rain Showers near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 9.1 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 10.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.47 km).

The Bronx

#1 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.01
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.01 $6.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.86 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.69 $3.52 $7.04

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between The Bronx and East Flatbush. The current time is 19:35:51.

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.