Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Port Richmond, 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
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
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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Port Richmond, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Port Richmond, NY is 20.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, making it a quick and straightforward journey. It's an ideal route for a short, purposeful drive when you need to get from one borough to another efficiently. Given its brevity, it’s a trip you can easily fit into a single day, even with unexpected traffic delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Port Richmond Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Port Richmond, 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
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto NY 440
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Willow Road East
19
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
490 ft
·
23 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Willowbrook Road
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willowbrook Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto Port Richmond Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Richmond Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Port Richmond Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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,...
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.
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
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 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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
Port Richmond, NY
Morning in Port Richmond on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of the drive taking place on major expressways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Staten Island Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is approximately 5 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a consistent, albeit fast-paced, driving experience. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, characterized by the flow of highway traffic rather than winding local roads. Be prepared for a dynamic environment as you navigate these busy urban arteries.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.5 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 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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: 20.5 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Staten Island 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 Port Richmond, 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 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Richmond, 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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