Origin
Far Rockaway, NY
Morning in Far Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Far Rockaway, 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
29m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Bushwick, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Far Rockaway, NY to Bushwick, NY is 13.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Rockaway Boulevard and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's primarily a local drive with a significant number of turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a highway cruise. Considering its brevity and the $2 fuel cost, this route is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 2.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
2
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
4
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
5
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
7
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Continue on North Conduit Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
14
Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
19
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sheridan Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
10:20 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
11 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
29m 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 characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a drive that requires constant attention to navigation. With only 29% of the drive on highways like the Belt Parkway and Nassau Expressway, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 2.5 miles along Rockaway Boulevard. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts between quicker highway segments and slower, more intricate urban navigation.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Rockaway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.9 miles in near Sheridan Boulevard.
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 11 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (BP / Belt 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.
On the drive from Far Rockaway, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
6.3 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Far Rockaway, NY
Full guide →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 29m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 2.5 miles on Rockaway Boulevard. 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 0.9 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (BP / Belt 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 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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