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

The driving distance from Yorktown Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
51.63 mi
01h 25m
Flight
43.38 mi
69.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.38 mi
Kilometers
69.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown Heights
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive East Flatbush
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown 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
Bronxville
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Yorktown Heights
25.7 mi
00h 42m
To East Flatbush
25.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Yorktown Heights and East Flatbush.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harwood Place

    64 m · 12 sec · Harwood Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Street

    48 m · 13 sec · Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Underhill Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Underhill Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Underhill Avenue

    80 m · 19 sec · Underhill Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Underhill Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Underhill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Taconic State Parkway South

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Taconic State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  19. 19

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

    803 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

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

    615 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    779 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 45 sec · Linden Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown Heights 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 25%
Taconic State Parkway
10.7 mi · 21%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 13%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 7%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronxville
00h 42m from Yorktown Heights
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yorktown Heights 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 Yorktown Heights to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Yorktown Heights and 25.8 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yorktown Heights and Rain Showers Likely near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near Bronxville

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 Bronxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Bronxville
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown Heights and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.82 km).

Yorktown Heights

#1 Yorktown Heights

CDP in Westchester County, New York

Population1,781
Coordinates41.2709300, -73.7776300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Harwood Place (-73.777677, 41.271037)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.59
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.30 $14.59
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.85 $17.69
Diesel $4.69 $8.54 $17.09

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 Yorktown Heights and East Flatbush. The current time is 03:21:24.

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.