Origin
Port Washington, NY
Afternoon in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, 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
35m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Washington, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Plandome Road, Flushing Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Port Washington, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 35m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand 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 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 6...
6
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockawa...
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 69th Street, Grand 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 Port Washington, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rockaways along the way.
Rockaways
13.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Gates Avenue | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Murray Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
3
Turn right onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
Merge onto I 495
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
14
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flushing Avenue
16
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
17
Turn right onto Gates Avenue
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gates Avenue
18
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
19
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
20
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:07 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
11 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
35m 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 Port Washington, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 19.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Plandome Road, Flushing Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Port Washington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 17 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Port Washington, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rockaways 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.
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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