Origin
Queens Village, NY
Morning in Queens Village on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queens Village, 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
21m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens Village, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Queens Village to Bushwick is 10.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, primarily using major parkways before transitioning to local streets. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey without the need for overnight stays. It’s a practical option for covering a short distance efficiently within the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Gates Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Forest Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens Village, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on 90th Avenue
16 ft
·
8 sec
·
90th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Springfield Boulevard
3
Turn left onto NY 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 295
172 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
114 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway
6
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
7
Merge onto GCP
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on JR
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Take the exit
496 ft
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Forest Park Drive
397 ft
·
21 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Gates Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gates Avenue
14
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
15
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
16
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Springfield Boulevard
Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
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 4
Toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodha...
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Myrtle Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:34 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
2 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
21m 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 a mixed bag, with 54% of it on highways, offering a blend of faster parkway driving and more urban street navigation. You'll experience a 3.4-mile stretch on the Grand Central Parkway, which provides a relatively uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the drive shifts from the parkway system onto local roads like Myrtle Avenue, requiring more attention to traffic signals and local conditions. The character of the drive changes from open parkway to a more involved urban transit, so be prepared for that transition.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Springfield Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Springfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Queens Village, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway West
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Brooklyn
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Queens Village, 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 21m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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 3.4 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 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: near the start (Springfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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