Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Jamaica, 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
15m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
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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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Jamaica, NY is 7.2 miles and takes about 15m via Myrtle Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward urban drive. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as a segment of a larger New York City exploration, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Metropolitan Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Myrtle Avenue
— 2.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cypress Hills Street
4
Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
8
Take the ramp
525 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9
Merge onto JR
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
126 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Metropolitan Avenue East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
14
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
17
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
18
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Lo...
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boule...
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Metropolitan Avenue East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Metropolitan Avenue East
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
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
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with highway driving accounting for 27% of the total mileage. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Myrtle Avenue for 2.1 miles. Expect to navigate urban traffic and intersections frequently, as the route predominantly involves city streets rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Myrtle 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
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 7.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Metropolitan Avenue East.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Eastern Long Island
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Metropolitan Avenue East
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Bushwick, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
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: 7.2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Myrtle 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 Jamaica, 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 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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