Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Corona, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Corona, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bushwick to Corona, you are looking at a quick 6.8-mile journey that typically takes about 13 minutes. Because this trip is entirely local, you won't need to worry about any highway driving or complex overnight planning; a single day is more than enough to get you to your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical way to navigate between these two neighborhoods in the Northeast. Expect a straightforward, no-frills transit that keeps you off the major interstates. It is a practical, efficient route for anyone needing to move across this part of New York quickly and affordably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 108th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Queens-Midtown Expressway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 44th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Flushing Avenue
— 1.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Corona, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 21
Toward 108th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Turn left onto 108th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
108th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto 44th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
44th Avenue
13
Continue on 45th Avenue
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
45th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
45th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Cypress Avenue
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
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...
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward 108th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward 108th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Corona, NY
Late night in Corona on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
7 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel as you navigate city streets. You will rely primarily on Cypress Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and Grand Avenue to make your way toward Corona. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you will likely be navigating constant stop-and-go traffic patterns. This drive is purely about urban navigation, demanding your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Flushing Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near Cypress Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 6.8 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: at 0.7 miles (Cypress Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Flushing Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 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 Corona, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island and Riverhead.
Eastern Long Island
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Riverhead
4.1 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 15m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on Flushing Avenue. 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 Corona, 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 0.7 miles (Cypress Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Flushing Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corona, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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