How far is West Bay Shore, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from West Bay Shore, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
40.86 mi
01h 11m
Flight
34.23 mi
55.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in West Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bay Shore
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bay Shore
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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From West Bay Shore
18.8 mi
00h 35m
To East Flatbush
22.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Bay Shore and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bay Shore and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Drive

    2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North

    32 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1167 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: New York

    849 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    533 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bay Shore 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.8 mi · 58%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 11%
Linden Boulevard
4.51 mi · 11%
Union Boulevard
1.79 mi · 4%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.01 mi · 2%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 35m from West Bay Shore
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bay Shore to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from West Bay Shore and 22.1 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bay Shore and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.08 km).

West Bay Shore

#1 West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,648
Coordinates40.7087100, -73.2812300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompson Drive (-73.281348, 40.708709)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.55
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.77 $11.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.45 $12.91
Premium $4.86 $7.00 $14.00
Diesel $4.69 $6.76 $13.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bay Shore and East Flatbush. The current time is 03:20:36.

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.