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Trip from Corona, NY to Bushwick, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Queens, New York City, United States

Corona, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

Navigating the 10.1-mile journey from Corona to Bushwick is a straightforward local transit within the Northeast region. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With a fuel budget of just $2, this commute is highly economical for any driver. It serves as a practical connection between these two New York neighborhoods, offering a quick transition without the need for extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Flushing Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Gates Avenue 0.9 mi 3m
Cypress Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
108th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Horace Harding Expressway 0.4 mi 1m
Grand Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Queens-Midtown Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
45th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Flushing Avenue — 1.5 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and Bushwick, NY.

1

Start on 45th Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 45th Avenue
2

Turn right onto 108th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 108th Street
3

Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Horace Harding Expressway
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward 69th Street, Grand Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
9

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Flushing Avenue
11

Turn left onto Cypress Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cypress Avenue
12

Turn right onto Gates Avenue

0.9 mi · 3 min · Gates Avenue
13

Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

264 ft · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue
14

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Linden Street
15

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockawa...
6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
8
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 69th Street, Grand Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward 69th Street, Grand Avenue
6
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Grand Avenue

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | Linden Street

Turn right onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.17 one way

$2.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $1.26 $2.53
premium $4.92 $1.38 $2.75
diesel $5.61 $1.57 $3.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Corona, NY

Late night in Corona on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Late night in Bushwick on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

7 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

16m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with the urban landscape. Because this route utilizes 108th Street, Otis Avenue, and the Horace Harding Expressway, you will rely entirely on city streets rather than high-speed interstates. There is a 0% highway share, meaning you should prepare for constant stop-and-go movements rather than a long, uninterrupted stretch of road. This is a purely local experience that requires your full attention on city navigation and traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Flushing Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Corona, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Rockaways.

Manhattan

1.3 mi in | ~3m

Rockaways

1.7 mi in | ~4m

About the Cities

Starting in Corona, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1854

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 16m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on Flushing Avenue. 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 Bushwick, 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 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 Bushwick, 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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