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Trip from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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

Bushwick, NY

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Downtown Baldwin, NY, NY

Baldwin, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Myrtle Avenue, Cypress Hills Street, Cooper Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

9.7 miles from Bushwick, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 19.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Myrtle Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Myrtle Avenue
Cypress Hills Street
Cooper Avenue
Forest Park Drive
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
Jackie Robinson Parkway
NY 25
Metropolitan Avenue East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Myrtle Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Linden Street
2

Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
3

Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Cypress Hills Street
4

Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
6

Turn slight right

157 ft · 6 sec
7

Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive

476 ft · 10 sec · Forest Park Drive
8

Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

525 ft · 14 sec · Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9

Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard
11

Keep slight right to continue on Metropolitan Avenue East

125 ft · 4 sec · Metropolitan Avenue East
12

Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
13

Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
14

Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
15

Take the ramp slight left

344 ft · 8 sec
16

Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
17

Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

276 ft · 7 sec · Terminals 7 8
18

Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

0.2 mi · 26 sec · NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
19

Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
20

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
21

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
22

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
23

Continue on South Conduit Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue
24

Continue on Sunrise Highway

6.4 mi · 8 min · Sunrise Highway
25

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

121 ft · 11 sec · Grand Avenue
26

Turn left

16 ft · 1 sec
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.7 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 16m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.7 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bushwick, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY

This is one driving day of about 19.3 miles and 32m.

At 19.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.7 mi from Bushwick, NY · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Baldwin Harbor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baldwin, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baldwin, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.18 one way

$6.35 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.44 $6.87
premium $4.92 $3.74 $7.48
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Bushwick, NY

Evening in Bushwick on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, NY

Evening in Baldwin on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

13 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

32m 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 Baldwin, NY covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Myrtle Avenue, Cypress Hills Street, Cooper Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.18 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.
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bushwick, NY to Baldwin, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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