How far is Wading River, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Wading River, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
71.54 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.47 mi
97.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.47 mi
Kilometers
97.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.14 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Wading River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wading River
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive East Flatbush
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wading River
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
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Wading River
34.4 mi
00h 50m
To East Flatbush
37.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wading River and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Road

    10 m · 8 sec · North Country Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Wading River Manor Road

    2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto NY-25A

    1520 ft · 29 sec · NY-25A

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 25A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 25A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 46 south: Smith Point Park

    714 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on William Floyd Parkway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · William Floyd Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue

    2395 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sills Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North

    655 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    538 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    42.9 mi · 58 min · Sunrise Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wading River and East Flatbush.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 60%
William Floyd Parkway
7.06 mi · 10%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 7%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 6%
Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.55 mi · 4%
Route 25A
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 50m from Wading River
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wading River and Mostly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wading River to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Wading River and 37.2 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wading River and Mostly Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wading River and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 60.47 mi (97.32 km).

Wading River

#1 Wading River

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,719
Coordinates40.9503800, -72.8426000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Country Road (-72.842764, 40.950139)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.34 $22.67
Premium $4.86 $12.30 $24.60
Diesel $4.69 $11.88 $23.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wading River and East Flatbush. The current time is 04:04:41.

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.