Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Port Washington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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 Washington, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Port Washington, NY is 18.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region to another part of the same region. It offers a mixed drive experience, meaning you'll encounter both highway speeds and more local road conditions. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, perfect for those looking to make a swift journey without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Community Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Port Washington, 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
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 24
Toward Little Neck Parkway
13
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Neck Parkway
14
Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
16
Merge onto I 495
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 33
Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto South Service Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
23
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Murray Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Murray Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 15.9 — 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...
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Merge onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
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 33
Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Plandome Road
Turn left onto Plandome Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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 · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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 Washington, NY
Late night in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
34m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Grand Central Parkway, including a stretch of 5.8 miles without interruption. Expect to transition between faster-paced parkway driving and potentially slower, more complex sections on local roads like Myrtle Avenue and Jackie Robinson Parkway as you navigate through urban and suburban landscapes. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, requiring attention to varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 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 17 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 5.9 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Port Washington, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Grand Central Parkway East.
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
About the Cities
Arriving in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
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 34m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. 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 Washington, 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 5.9 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Port Washington, 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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