How far is University Heights, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from University Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
22.72 mi
00h 53m
Flight
14.3 mi
23.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.72 mi
Kilometers
36.56 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in University Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Heights
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Heights
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 University Heights
10.9 mi
00h 26m
To East Flatbush
11.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on West 183rd Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · West 183rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jerome Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Jerome Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    633 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

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

    803 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

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

    615 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    779 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Heights 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 21%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.56 mi · 16%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 15%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 10%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 6%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Continue on 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 26m from University Heights
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving University Heights 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 University Heights to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 10.9 miles from University Heights and 11.8 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around University Heights and Sunny 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 7.4 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 9.4 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 9 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 University Heights and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.02 km).

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#1 University Heights

University Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8601000, -73.9093000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West 183rd Street (-73.909314, 40.860317)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.12
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.56 $7.12
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $5.38 $4.31 $8.61
Diesel $6.51 $5.21 $10.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between University Heights and East Flatbush. The current time is 20:46:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.