How far is Bushwick, NY from Brighton Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Brighton Beach, NY is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Brighton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Brighton Beach.
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Start on Linden Street
15 m · 6 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
781 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodbine Street
1341 ft · 55 sec · Woodbine Street
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
3125 ft · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Cooper Street
649 ft · 15 sec · Cooper Street
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Continue on Rockaway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Avenue P
2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coney Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Brighton Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Bushwick and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Brighton Beach?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Bushwick and 4.9 miles from Brighton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bushwick and Rain Showers near Brighton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Brighton Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.32 mi (13.39 km).
#1 Bushwick
Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942700, -73.9187500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5778800, -73.9595800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton Beach (-73.95958, 40.57788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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