How far is Bushwick, NY from Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Bay Shore, NY is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.38 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.33 mi
56.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.33 mi
Kilometers
56.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.98 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Shore
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Sat, Apr 11, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-11T21:14
Arrive Bay Shore
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Bushwick
20.1 mi
00h 30m
To Bay Shore
20.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Bay Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Bay Shore.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2323 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street

    1044 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Hills Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

    2525 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive

    145 m · 10 sec · Forest Park Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    525 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard

    711 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Metropolitan Avenue East

    38 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1434 ft · 41 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    159 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Bay Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.1 mi · 65%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 5%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Metropolitan Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 30m from Bushwick
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bushwick and Sunny near Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bushwick and 20.2 miles from Bay Shore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushwick and Sunny near Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Freeport.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

36 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).

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#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Bay Shore

#2 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Bay Shore (-73.24539, 40.7251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.36 $12.73
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.81
Diesel $4.69 $6.67 $13.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and Bay Shore. The current time is 21:14:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.