Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to New Springville, 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
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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New Springville, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to New Springville, NY is 20.2 miles and takes about 37m via Gowanus Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local journey. It's a straightforward drive focused primarily on highway travel, perfect for a quick transit between boroughs. Given the short distance and minimal duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Victory Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Gowanus Expressway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and New Springville, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
3
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
5
Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Flushing Avenue
6
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
11
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 10
Toward Victory Boulevard
16
Continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
17
Turn left onto Victory Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Travis Avenue
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Travis Avenue
20
Turn right
57 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wilson Avenue
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Williamsburg Street West
Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway,...
5
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
New Springville, NY
Morning in New Springville on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on expressways. You'll experience sustained travel on major arteries like the Gowanus Expressway and the Staten Island Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on the Gowanus Expressway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on multi-lane roads designed for quicker transit between destinations.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Gowanus Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gowanus Expressway and Staten Island 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.
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 12 decision points packed into just 20.2 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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.2 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 (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Gowanus Expressway. 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 New Springville, 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 0.1 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.
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 New Springville, 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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