Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bushwick, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
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.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Bushwick is 8.4 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two vibrant neighborhoods in Brooklyn. You'll navigate local streets for the majority of this trip, making it an easy and quick urban excursion. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger New York exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Nostrand Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue Y | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nostrand Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kings Highway
4
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
6
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto Broadway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
11
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rockaway Avenue
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Linden Street
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Bushwick on Tuesday
Local time
1:11 PM
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
9 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
18m 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 its frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only a 6% highway share, expect to be on city streets for most of the journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Kings Highway, providing a brief period of consistent travel before more turns are introduced. The road profile suggests a constant need for attention as you navigate through various Brooklyn avenues and boulevards.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Kings Highway.
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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (Rockaway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bushwick, 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 18m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Kings Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.9 miles (Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (Rockaway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground 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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