Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
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Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Bushwick, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY is 21.1 miles and takes about 40m via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience, making it a quick and efficient trip. With a duration under an hour and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a straightforward transit between boroughs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the drive utilizing major expressways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway. You'll experience stretches of continuous high-speed driving, including a notable 5-mile segment on the Staten Island Expressway. The character is one of consistent momentum, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Prepare for a typical urban expressway environment with varying traffic conditions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Mariners Harbor, 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
Merge onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Union Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Court
Turn right onto Bush Avenue
Turn right onto Coonley Court
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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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