How far is Bushwick, NY from Douglaston, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Douglaston, NY is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.25 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.36 mi
16.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.36 mi
Kilometers
16.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.33 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglaston
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM EST
Return by in Bushwick
Sat, Nov 7, 11:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-11-07T10:17
Arrive Douglaston
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bushwick
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Bushwick
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Douglaston
6.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Douglaston.

  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 · 33 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 · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Winchester Boulevard, Alley Park

    1347 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Winchester Boulevard

    1012 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Douglaston Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Douglaston Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Douglaston Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
4.7 mi · 35%
Douglaston Parkway
2.16 mi · 16%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 16%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.08 mi · 16%
Cooper Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
Linden Street
0.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

4.7 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 12m from Bushwick
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Slight Chance Light Rain near Douglaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Douglaston?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Bushwick and 6.6 miles from Douglaston.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushwick and Slight Chance Light Rain near Douglaston.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Douglaston. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).

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#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Douglaston

Douglaston is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7687100, -73.7470800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Douglaston (-73.74708, 40.76871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.05
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.03 $4.05
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.29 $4.58
Premium $5.27 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $6.47 $3.04 $6.08

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and Douglaston. The current time is 10:17:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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