Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to East Elmhurst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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East Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to East Elmhurst, NY is 7.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Flushing Avenue and Astoria Boulevard South, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of a local city route. With only 21% highway share, much of this journey will take you through neighborhood streets. It's a straightforward drive, easily manageable in a single day, making it ideal for a quick local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 69th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.3 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 East Elmhurst, 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
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
69th Street
6
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
Exit 42
Toward La Guardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 5
Toward Terminal A, Wait Area B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Boody Street
218 ft
·
3 sec
·
Boody Street
12
Turn straight onto Astoria Boulevard South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Astoria Boulevard South
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Astoria Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 6.2 — 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
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
Keep slight right at fork onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East toward La Guardia Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward La Guardia Airport
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Terminal A, Wait Area B
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 5
Toward Terminal A, Wait Area B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
East Elmhurst, NY
Late night in East Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
17m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for most of the 7.8 miles. Only about 21% of this route involves highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is approximately 1.5 miles on Flushing Avenue. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way through the urban landscape. The character of the road shifts between local avenues and brief highway segments.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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 9 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 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.4 miles: 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 East Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Terminal A and Wait Area B.
La Guardia Airport
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
Terminal A
6.2 mi in
|
~13m
Wait Area B
6.2 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Bushwick, NY
Full guide →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 17m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 East Elmhurst, 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 4.4 miles: 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 East Elmhurst, 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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