Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Jericho, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Jericho, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Jericho, NY is 23.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within New York, making it an easy local excursion. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours. It's an ideal route for a short day trip or a quick commute, offering a direct path between two points in the Northeast region. Plan for minimal time on the road and maximum time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Jericho, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
17
Merge onto I 495
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto NY 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
21
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
22
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
23
Turn straight onto NY 25
252 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
24
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 22 — 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...
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Jericho Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jericho, NY
Late night in Jericho on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
6 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
37m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a 6.8-mile segment on the Grand Central Parkway. The journey will feel like a modern interstate drive for the most part. While mainly on parkways and expressways, the character remains consistent – efficient travel designed for covering ground quickly between points in the Northeast. Expect smooth transitions between these main arteries as you navigate towards Jericho.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Jericho, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Grand Central Parkway East, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Eastern Long Island
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
Grand Central Parkway East
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Shelter Rock Road South
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
Searingtown
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Jericho, 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Jericho, 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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