Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 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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Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Bushwick, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is 12.3 miles and takes about 25m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick urban transit that's primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, so expect typical city traffic patterns. This route is best suited for a swift, no-frills journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| 86th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Fort Hamilton, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto 86th Street
Turn left onto Ridge Boulevard
Turn left onto 93rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11 — 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
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 86th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
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 heavily influenced by its highway-focused profile, with 63% of the journey taking place on major expressways. You'll encounter stretches like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, where you can experience a continuous 4.4 miles of driving. The route utilizes key arteries such as the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Flushing Avenue, suggesting a dynamic experience that transitions between elevated highway driving and surface-level city streets. Expect a pace dictated by traffic flow on these busy urban roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. 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 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Williamsburg Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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