Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Eltingville, NY
Peter Olexa
Bushwick, NY to Eltingville, NY is 23 miles and takes about 45m via Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward journey. It's ideal for a same-day trip, offering a direct path without much deviation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Forest Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Richmond Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Eltingville, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Gannon Avenue
Turn left onto Woolley Avenue
Continue on Forest Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Woolley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Eltingville on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 drive is a 56% highway experience, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your 23 miles on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on the Gowanus Expressway. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting that while highways dominate, there might be brief transitions or less intense road sections. You'll likely experience a dynamic of faster-paced driving followed by potential shifts in road character as you navigate between boroughs.
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 0.1 miles in near Wilson Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (I 278 / Gowanus Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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