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Trip from Bellmore, NY to Bushwick, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Bellmore, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 31-mile journey from Bellmore, NY, to Bushwick, NY, will take approximately 55 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Belt Parkway West and North Conduit Avenue, this route offers a straightforward drive within the state of New York. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so expect frequent directional changes. No overnight stays are needed, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating a significant portion will involve navigating city streets and making frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising. With 0% highway share, you can anticipate a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a route that keeps you actively involved with traffic and intersections throughout its 31-mile course. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that requires constant attention to navigation and surroundings.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
11.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue
5
20.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | Bushwick Avenue

Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellmore, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

11.7 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 11.7 mi 15m
Belt Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Bushwick Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Atlantic Avenue 1.1 mi 3m
North Conduit Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
North Conduit Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Linden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 11.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Bushwick, NY.

1

Start on NY 27

12 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
2

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
3

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
7

Continue on North Conduit Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · North Conduit Avenue
8

Continue on North Conduit Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue

1.1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
11

Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street
13

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.62 one way

$7.24 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.92 $7.83
premium $4.92 $4.26 $8.53
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellmore, NY

Afternoon in Bellmore on Saturday

Local time

12:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Afternoon in Bushwick on Saturday

Local time

12:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 22 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Bushwick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Bellmore, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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