How far is Bushwick, NY from Forest Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Forest Hills, NY is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Forest Hills.
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Start on Linden Street
2323 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
2476 ft · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Forest Hills.
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.
Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.05 mi · 00h 02m
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 Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 2.1 miles from Bushwick and 2.1 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bushwick and Rain Showers near Forest Hills.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 3.9 mi (6.28 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-73.85014, 40.71621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.81 | $1.61 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
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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