Origin
Bushwick, NY
Evening in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
23m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bushwick to Manhattan is a quick 9.2-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. Because this is a short, local trip within the Northeast, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or extensive planning; it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel for the entire drive. The route relies entirely on city streets like Cypress Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and 54th Street rather than major highways. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two New York neighborhoods, ideal for those who prefer to stay off the interstates.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.8 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 9.2-mile trip is defined by a turn-heavy local profile rather than long, open stretches of highway. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a drive that stays exclusively on city roads, requiring your full attention for navigation. Since the route utilizes local streets, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, making the experience more about maneuvering through the urban landscape. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent, favoring frequent turns over high-speed travel. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that reflects the dense nature of the region.
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.
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level is the longest continuous segment at about 0.9 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 1.5 miles in near Flushing Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 9.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Rust Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Flushing Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Rust Street
Turn left onto Rust Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Van Dam Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 25
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25 toward 60th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street West
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward 60Th Street West along the way.
60Th Street West
7.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via NY 25
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Queensboro Plaza | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Van Dam Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
— 0.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
3
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the left / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto 54th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
54th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Grand Avenue
6
Turn left onto Rust Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rust Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto 57th Place
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
57th Place
8
Turn right onto Maspeth Avenue
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maspeth Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Maurice Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maurice Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
85 ft
·
2 sec
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Queens-Midtown Expressway
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
16
Continue on Van Dam Street
113 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Dam Street
17
Turn left onto NY 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
18
Continue on NY 25
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queensboro Plaza
19
Continue on NY 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
20
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 25
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
NY 25
Toward 60th Street West
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 60th Street
22
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 72nd Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 85th Street
507 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 85th Street
26
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
27
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Given the 37-minute duration, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though traffic patterns in the city can always influence your actual arrival. Since there are 0 planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is ready for the trip before you head out, especially since the $1 fuel cost indicates a very light consumption of resources. Pay close attention to the navigation on Cypress and Flushing Avenues, as the turn-heavy nature of this route requires you to stay alert at every intersection. Take advantage of the short distance to enjoy the convenience of a quick commute without the need for complex travel logistics. Keep your GPS running to navigate the specific local turns accurately as you transition from Bushwick into Manhattan.
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 4.8 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 0.9 miles.
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 9.6 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.8 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bushwick, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.6 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushwick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level for about 0.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.8 mi from Bushwick, NY · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
23m 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 Manhattan, NY covers 9.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level, Cypress Avenue, Queensboro Plaza. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 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 $1.56 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 9.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Rust Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward 60Th Street West along the way.
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