Origin
Oceanside, NY
Late night in Oceanside on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oceanside, 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
30m
Distance
17 mi
27 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oceanside, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Oceanside to Bushwick is 17 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traveling from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local streets, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a quick hop, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Long Beach Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oceanside, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Long Beach Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Road
2
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
10
Continue on North Conduit Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
11
Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
14
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
16
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
12:18 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
42 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
30m 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 drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course. With only 28% highway share, much of your journey will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more complex urban navigation. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, weaving through neighborhoods and city blocks.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
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 6.7 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 11 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): 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.
On the drive from Oceanside, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
6.7 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 5.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): 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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