How far is Bushwick, NY from Emerson Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Emerson Hill, NY is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Emerson Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Emerson Hill.
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Start on Linden Street
720 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1627 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2941 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
2220 ft · 1 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Flushing Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West
15 m · 1 sec · Williamsburg Street West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clove Road
1349 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Narrows Road North
817 ft · 23 sec · Narrows Road North
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Continue on Narrows Road North
92 m · 17 sec · Narrows Road North
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Turn sharp left onto Clove Road
97 m · 13 sec · Clove Road
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Turn straight onto Emerson Drive
1336 ft · 52 sec · Emerson Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Douglas Road
747 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Emerson Hill.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.22 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Partly Cloudy near Emerson Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Emerson Hill?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bushwick and 8.1 miles from Emerson Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushwick and Partly Cloudy near Emerson Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Emerson Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.01 mi (17.72 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 Emerson Hill
Emerson Hill is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6087200, -74.0959800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emerson Hill (-74.09598, 40.60872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.29 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
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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