Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Coney Island, NY
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Bushwick, NY to Coney Island, NY is 11.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Kings Highway, McDonald Avenue, and Neptune Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day journey stays within New York, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a turn-heavy, local drive with no highway time, ideal for those who prefer navigating city streets. The estimated fuel cost is minimal, reflecting the short distance. This route is best suited for a quick trip when you want to experience a familiar part of the city without a long commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| McDonald Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Neptune Avenue | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Avenue P | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Shell Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Coney Island, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto Woodbine Street
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Turn right onto Cooper Street
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Continue on Avenue P
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
Continue on Shell Road
Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
Continue on Neptune Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Woodbine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cooper Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Coney Island on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 11.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. As you transition from Kings Highway to McDonald Avenue and then Neptune Avenue, expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent intersections and traffic signals. The road's personality is that of a busy urban thoroughfare, requiring constant attention to your surroundings.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Woodbine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bushwick Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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