Origin
Copiague, NY
Morning in Copiague on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copiague, NY to Bushwick, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copiague, NY
Peter Olexa
Bushwick, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 29-mile drive from Copiague, NY to Bushwick, NY is a short one, typically taking around 45 minutes. It's an easy day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily via Sunrise Highway and the Belt Parkway before heading onto Bushwick Avenue. With a modest fuel cost of about $5, this route is budget-friendly. The journey offers a straightforward way to travel between two points within the Northeast region, specifically within New York state. Expect a local feel for much of the drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. While only 16% of the drive is on highways, the longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. After that, expect the road to become more intricate with local streets. The transition from faster-paced highway driving to more involved urban navigation is a key aspect of this trip's personality. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a long, monotonous stretch.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 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 early in the drive near CR 47 / Great Neck Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 47 / Great Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 47 / Great Neck Road
Turn left onto CR 47 / Great Neck Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
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 Copiague, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
18.7 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Sunrise Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copiague, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Marconi Boulevard
35 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marconi Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 47
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Great Neck Road
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on Old Sunrise Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Old Sunrise Highway
5
Merge onto NY 27
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Continue on North Conduit Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
12
Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
15
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
17
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
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
43 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
45m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Copiague, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 29 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Bushwick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Copiague, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 12 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 47 / Great Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Copiague, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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