Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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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Douglaston, NY
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Bushwick, NY to Douglaston, NY is 13.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transition between these two New York City areas. You'll likely find it to be a practical choice for local travel rather than an extended road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Douglaston Parkway | 2.2 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 |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forest Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Douglaston, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway
Continue on Douglaston Parkway
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 10.9 — 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 Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Boulevard, Alley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Winchester Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Douglaston on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 4.7 miles on the Grand Central Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The drive progresses through a mix of urban and suburban landscapes, with the Grand Central Parkway providing a relatively smooth, high-speed experience for a good portion of the journey. Douglaston Parkway and Myrtle Avenue will introduce you to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Douglaston Parkway. 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 10 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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 Douglaston, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East and Alley Park.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Grand Central Parkway East
Alley Park
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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