Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Arverne, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Arverne, NY covers 13.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cross Bay Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard, Cypress Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 13.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cross Bay Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Highland Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Highland Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Ridgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Highland Boulevard
Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Ridgewood Avenue
Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Beach 67th Street
Turn right onto Beach 67th Street
Navigation decision point
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 Bushwick, NY to Arverne, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Far Rockaway along the way.
Far Rockaway
11.6 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 16m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ridgewood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross Bay Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Place | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 6.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Arverne, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cypress Avenue
4
Turn right onto Vermont Place
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vermont Place
5
Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highland Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Highland Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Highland Place
7
Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgewood Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Cross Bay Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Bay Bridge
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Far Rockaway
12
Turn slight right onto Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
13
Continue on Rockaway Freeway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
14
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beach 67th Street
16
Arrive at destination
Beach 67th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Arverne, NY
Morning in Arverne on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Bushwick, NY to Arverne, NY covers 13.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cross Bay Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard, Cypress Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Bushwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Highland Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Ridgewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Arverne, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Far Rockaway along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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