Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Cambria Heights, NY
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Bushwick, NY to Cambria Heights, NY is 11.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Francis Lewis Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's more of a quick transit than an extended journey. You'll mostly be on parkways and main boulevards, making it a convenient option for local travel or a segment of a larger New York-based road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Francis Lewis Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Cambria Heights, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto JR
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Turn left onto McLaughlin Avenue
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Turn right onto 222nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Francis Lewis Boulevard South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cambria Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 41% of it taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Grand Central Parkway, including one segment that runs for 2.7 miles without interruption. The route transitions between faster parkway driving and navigating through more urbanized areas via Myrtle Avenue. Expect a blend of smooth, open road and city traffic as you make your way across Queens.
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 3.4 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushwick, NY and Cambria Heights, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East and Francis Lewis Boulevard South.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Grand Central Parkway East
Francis Lewis Boulevard South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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