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

The driving distance from Whitestone, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.86 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.36 mi
18.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Nov 8, 6:24 PM EST
Return by in Whitestone
Sun, Nov 8, 7:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitestone
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Nov 8, 6:24 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitestone
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Whitestone
7 mi
00h 18m
To East Flatbush
7.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 10:00 AM EST
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 149th Street

    35 m · 8 sec · 149th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    956 ft · 50 sec · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 147th Street

    2272 ft · 1 min · 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 14th Avenue

    1625 ft · 42 sec · 14th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road

    2072 ft · 43 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1376 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  9. 9

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

    803 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

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

    615 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

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

    779 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitestone 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
167.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 32%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 23%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 7%
Whitestone Expressway
1.01 mi · 7%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 4%
147th Street
0.43 mi · 3%
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 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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 18m from Whitestone
Leave By
7:16 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitestone 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 Whitestone to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Whitestone and 7.8 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitestone 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 8.2 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 8.8 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 10.3 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 8.5 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 Whitestone and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.28 km).

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#1 Whitestone

Situated in the northeastern section of Queens County, within New York City, this residential neighborhood lies along the northern shore of Long Island.

Population0
Coordinates40.7945500, -73.8184700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 149th Street (-73.818314, 40.794609)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.83 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $5.23 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.45 $3.35 $6.70

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitestone and East Flatbush. The current time is 17:47:16.

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.