Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to College Point, NY
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
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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College Point, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to College Point, NY is 10.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Long Island Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, and Flushing Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily using major expressways for efficiency. Expect a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick transit between boroughs or neighborhoods. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Linden Place | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 127th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 1.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and College Point, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
3
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flushing Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 678
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway Service Road
16
Turn left onto Linden Place
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on 132nd Street Extension
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
132nd Street Extension
18
Turn left onto 20th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
20th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 127th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
127th Street
20
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
11th Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Place
22
Arrive at destination
College Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone...
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North,...
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Linden Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
College Point, NY
Late night in College Point on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
8 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
22m 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?
This drive features a 37% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like the Long Island Expressway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is approximately 1.5 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a transition from urban streets to expressway travel and back. You'll likely experience varying traffic conditions and speed limits as you navigate these different road types, so be prepared for a dynamic journey.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 4.1 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 10.6 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushwick, NY and College Point, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Riverhead and Kennedy Airport.
Eastern Long Island
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Riverhead
4.1 mi in
|
~9m
Kennedy Airport
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.6 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 (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at College Point, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at College Point, 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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