Origin
Coney Island, NY
Afternoon in Coney Island on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coney Island, NY to Bushwick, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coney Island, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Coney Island, NY to Bushwick, NY is 11.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue, and the Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a quick hop between two distinct Brooklyn neighborhoods. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward drive for those familiar with city navigation. It's an ideal option for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand, easily completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Neptune Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coney Island, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Neptune Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Neptune Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cropsey Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
478 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
5
Merge onto BP
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
497 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 8
Toward Kingsborough Community College
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Shore Parkway
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Guider Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Guider Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
11
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
12
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
14
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
18
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
19
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 2.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cropsey Avenue
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Kingsborough Community College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Kingsborough Community College
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Coney Island Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Coney Island Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bushwick, NY
Afternoon in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 14% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating city streets, primarily using Kings Highway and Coney Island Avenue before a brief stint on the Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 4.1 miles along Kings Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights, as this is not a high-speed transit but rather a direct, albeit winding, path through urban landscapes.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Cropsey Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coney Island, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport and Kingsborough Community College.
Belt Parkway East
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Kennedy Airport
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Kingsborough Community College
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bushwick, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bushwick, NY before heading back.
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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