Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY is 18.5 miles and takes about 39m via Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Hylan Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed terrain, suitable for a single-day adventure. You'll encounter a significant portion on major expressways, so be prepared for typical urban traffic patterns. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Oakwood, 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 left onto Fingerboard Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
Turn right
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bushwick on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Oakwood on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 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 features a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a notable amount of time on the Gowanus Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which are major urban arteries. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 4.7 miles along the Gowanus Expressway. As you transition towards Hylan Boulevard, the character of the road may shift, offering a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions closer to Oakwood.
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 2.8 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 18.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bushwick, NY to Oakwood, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Narrows Road West along the way.
Narrows Road West
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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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