Origin
Kew Gardens, NY
Morning in Kew Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kew Gardens, 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
17m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kew Gardens, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Kew Gardens, NY to Bushwick, NY is 6.6 miles and takes about 17m via Union Turnpike, Myrtle Avenue, and Gates Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to itself. It's a straightforward urban transit, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lengthy commitment. Consider this trip for a quick errand or a simple connection between two city neighborhoods.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Gates Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Linden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Turnpike
— 3.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
331 ft
·
18 sec
Toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
3
Turn straight onto Union Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Turn left onto Gates Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gates Avenue
7
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
8
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
9
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Union Turnpike
Depart onto Union Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkw...
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Union Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Gates Avenue
Turn left onto Gates Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Union Turnpike
(2.8 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 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 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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.
Destination
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
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
37 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
17m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive with 48% highway share. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced roads, including a continuous 3.2 miles on Union Turnpike. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, likely transitioning from more open parkway-like sections to busier city avenues. The overall feel is one of urban navigation, where traffic patterns and local road conditions will be key factors.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Union Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Union Turnpike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Union Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (Union Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kew Gardens, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Union Turnpike West and Grand Central Parkway West.
Union Turnpike West
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Grand Central Parkway West
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Union Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (Union Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (Union Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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