How far is Bushwick, NY from Elwood, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Elwood, NY is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.95 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.47 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Elwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
East Hills
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Bushwick
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Elwood
18.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge

    2144 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Northern State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 North: Northport

    150 m · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Deforest Road

    1041 ft · 32 sec · Deforest Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Deer Park Road

    697 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on East Deer Park Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Jericho Turnpike

    1034 ft · 24 sec · East Jericho Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Elwood Road

    2861 ft · 58 sec · Elwood Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern State Parkway
13.2 mi · 36%
Long Island Expressway
7.27 mi · 20%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 19%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 6%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.08 mi · 6%
East Deer Park Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hills
00h 28m from Bushwick
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Mostly Sunny near Elwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

East Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bushwick and 18.5 miles from Elwood.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushwick and Mostly Sunny near Elwood.

Stop Ideas Near East Hills

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 Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12 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
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Elwood

City in Indiana

Population11,177
Coordinates40.8453800, -73.3351200
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Elwood (-73.33512, 40.84538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.86 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.69 $6.15 $12.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and Elwood. The current time is 02:12:52.

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.