Origin
Bushwick, NY
Night in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Brentwood, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Brentwood, NY
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Trip Overview
This 40-mile drive from Bushwick, NY, to Brentwood, NY, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about an hour. With no highway driving involved, expect a turn-heavy experience on roads like Myrtle Avenue, Cypress Hills Street, and Cooper Avenue. This makes it an ideal day trip, requiring just one day for travel. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, making it an economical option. As you travel within the Northeast region and stay within New York, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this short, direct excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Avenue | — | — |
| Cypress Hills Street | — | — |
| Cooper Avenue | — | — |
| Forest Park Drive | — | — |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway East | — | — |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway East | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Myrtle Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Brentwood, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cypress Hills Street
4
Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
8
Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9
Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
12
Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
16
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 495 East: Riverhead
17
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Long Island Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NY 231: Northport, Babylon
19
Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
20
Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
L I Exwy Service Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on Express Drive South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Express Drive South
22
Turn right onto Crooked Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked Hill Road
23
Turn straight onto Wicks Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Wicks Road
24
Turn left onto Suffolk Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Brentwood, NY
Night in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
20 mi in
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
15 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
1h 1m 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?
Prepare for a distinctly local driving experience on this route, as 0% of the journey involves highway travel. The road profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and street-level changes rather than sustained high-speed stretches. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a continuous series of turns and traffic lights rather than any significant periods of uninterrupted driving. This character means you'll be moving at a pace dictated by local traffic and signals, offering a more grounded, in-the-neighborhood feel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Myrtle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Brentwood, NY is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brentwood, NY
Full guide →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 1h 1m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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