Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bushwick, NY to Jackson Heights, NY is 6.4 miles and takes about 15m via Flushing Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and New York state, offering a quick connection between two vibrant city neighborhoods. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an efficient errand. You'll primarily navigate local streets, so expect a more involved driving experience than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile, 15-minute drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick urban exploration. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, so factor in a bit more time than the estimate if you're not used to city driving.
Family Friendly
At just 6.4 miles and 15 minutes, this route is short enough for families with young kids. The 11% highway usage is minimal, but the 'turn-heavy' nature and 5/10 complexity might require a co-pilot to help with navigation.
Solo Traveler
This 6.4-mile, 15-minute drive is a very comfortable distance for a solo traveler looking for a short urban adventure. The turn-heavy local drive and moderate complexity mean you can focus on the journey and not worry about covering too much ground.
EV Driver
At only 6.4 miles, this route is easily manageable on a single EV charge. However, with only 1.05 dollars for fuel and a significant portion on local roads, you won't find many charging opportunities specifically for this short trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only an 11% highway share, meaning you'll be doing a lot of navigating through city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.5 miles on Flushing Avenue. The drive progresses through a series of turns and local road segments, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and intersections. You'll likely experience a dynamic road personality, shifting from one local thoroughfare to another, rather than a consistent highway pace.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
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 6.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 82nd Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 69th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 81st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Jackson Heights, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
Turn left onto 69th Street
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto 81st Street
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
Turn right onto 82nd Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Jackson Heights on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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