Origin
Bushwick, NY
Night in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY is 18.5 miles and takes about 39m via Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Hylan Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed terrain, suitable for a single-day adventure. You'll encounter a significant portion on major expressways, so be prepared for typical urban traffic patterns. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a notable amount of time on the Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which are major urban arteries. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 4.7 miles along the Gowanus Expressway. As you transition towards Hylan Boulevard, the character of the road may shift, offering a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions closer to Oakwood.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gowanus Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway,...
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Fingerboard Road
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Hylan Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Narrows Road West along the way.
Narrows Road West
13.9 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Oakwood, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
3
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
5
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Flushing Avenue
6
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
11
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
16
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tysens Lane
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
20
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
21
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Oakwood, NY
Night in Oakwood on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
39m 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 Oakwood, NY covers 18.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Hylan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.05 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Narrows Road West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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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