Origin
Jackson Heights, NY
Late night in Jackson Heights on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Bushwick Avenue, Vandervoort Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34
Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Vandervoort Avenue
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Grand Street
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Vandervoort Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 82nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Heights, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on 82nd Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
82nd Street
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
4
Merge onto I 278
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 34
Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vandervoort Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
9
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
10
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
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
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Friday
Local time
2:31 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
20 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
15m 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 Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Bushwick Avenue, Vandervoort Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Jackson Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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