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

The driving distance from Uniondale, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
20.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Uniondale
Tue, May 5, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniondale
2026-05-05T03:42
Arrive East Flatbush
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Uniondale
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Uniondale
10.3 mi
00h 22m
To East Flatbush
10.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Uniondale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 35 mph S
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · Jerusalem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Uniondale Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Uniondale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Nassau Road

    158 m · 15 sec · Nassau Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward SO West

    992 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Southern State 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 Uniondale 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
7.46 mi · 36%
Belt Parkway
6.55 mi · 32%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 22%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 4%
Uniondale Avenue
0.85 mi · 4%
SO West
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

7.46 mi · 00h 10m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 22m from Uniondale
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Uniondale and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 10.3 miles from Uniondale and 10.3 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Uniondale and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 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 South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 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 Uniondale and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).

Uniondale

#1 Uniondale

Census designated-place in New York, United States

Population24,759
Coordinates40.7003800, -73.5929100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.592929, 40.700386)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.27 $6.54
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.69 $3.43 $6.85

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniondale and East Flatbush. The current time is 03:42:27.

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.