Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Great Kills, NY
Illya Goloborodko
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Great Kills, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Gowanus Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Great Kills, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wilson Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Williamsburg Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Great Kills, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Continue on Reon Avenue
Continue on Reon Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
Turn left onto Manor Road
Continue on Manor Road
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left onto Giffords Lane
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Great Kills on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Bushwick, NY or browse trips ending in Great Kills, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
