How far is Bushwick, NY from East Flatbush, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to East Flatbush, NY is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.54 mi
00h 17m
Flight
2.87 mi
4.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.87 mi
Kilometers
4.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.54 mi
Kilometers
5.69 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Flatbush
Fri, May 1, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Fri, May 1, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-05-01T12:26
Arrive East Flatbush
Fri, May 1, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bushwick
10:00 PM EDT
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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Bushwick
1.9 mi
00h 08m
To East Flatbush
1.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
East Flatbush Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and East Flatbush.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    15 m · 6 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    781 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbine Street

    1341 ft · 53 sec · Woodbine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cooper Street

    649 ft · 15 sec · Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2258 ft · 56 sec · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
400 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi · 23%
Bushwick Avenue
0.59 mi · 17%
East New York Avenue
0.54 mi · 15%
Kings Highway
0.53 mi · 15%
Linden Boulevard
0.43 mi · 12%
Woodbine Street
0.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Rockaway Avenue

Continue on Rockaway Avenue

0.8 mi · 00h 02m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 08m from Bushwick
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bushwick and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to East Flatbush?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Bushwick and 1.6 miles from East Flatbush.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushwick and Sunny near East Flatbush.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 5.7 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 7.7 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 5.6 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and East Flatbush. Straight-line distance: 2.87 mi (4.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
East Flatbush

#2 East Flatbush

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

Population178,464
Coordinates40.6537100, -73.9304200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)
End: Linden Boulevard (-73.93043, 40.653815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.48
Round trip
$0.96
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.48 $0.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.54 $1.08
Premium $4.86 $0.58 $1.17
Diesel $4.69 $0.56 $1.13

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and East Flatbush. The current time is 12:26:13.

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.