Origin
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Bushwick, NY
Drive Time
24m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bushwick, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Manhattan to Bushwick is a quick 10.9-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily through local streets, utilizing 5th Avenue, East 72nd Street, and 2nd Avenue to cross between these two Northeast locations. With a minimal fuel cost of approximately $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly transit. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an efficient way to move between boroughs without the need for highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.8 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are strictly navigating city streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to settle into; instead, you will focus on maneuvering through urban traffic. The character of the road is purely functional and demands your full attention at every intersection. You will spend the entire 38-minute duration navigating the dense, grid-based layout of New York City, making it a technical drive rather than a scenic cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 2 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 around 1 miles in near East 72nd Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 9.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East 72nd Street
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
7
7.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Grand Street
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Manhattan, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Lower Roadway, Eastern Long Island and Staten Island.
Lower Roadway
2.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 25
Eastern Long Island
4.8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via Borden Avenue
Staten Island
5.1 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 25 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Vandervoort Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Van Dam Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 72nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 25
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 72nd Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto NY 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 25
Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NY 25
Toward NY 25A, NY 25
7
Turn right onto Van Dam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dam Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Borden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Borden Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Borden Avenue
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 278 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 278
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 34
Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vandervoort Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
17
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
18
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 10.9-mile trip with zero mandatory stops, you have total flexibility in your departure time. Keep in mind that the local nature of these roads means your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on city traffic density. Because you won't be hitting any highways, ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stop-and-go driving rather than sustained cruising. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a close eye on your navigation apps, as the turn-heavy path through 5th Avenue and 2nd Avenue requires quick reactions to local traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 9.6 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.8 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushwick, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 9.6 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NY 25 for about 2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.8 mi from Manhattan, NY · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bushwick, NY
The final approach into Bushwick, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bushwick, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
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
Evening in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 9.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 25, Bushwick Avenue, Vandervoort Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 9.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Manhattan, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Lower Roadway, Eastern Long Island and Staten Island.
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