How far is Bushwick, NY from Garden City, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Garden City, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
18.5 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.07 mi
24.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.77 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Bushwick
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Garden City
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Garden City.

  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

    2999 ft · 46 sec · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hyde Park, Great Neck, Lakeville Road

    757 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marcus Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Marcus Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    900 ft · 18 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Herricks Road

    3121 ft · 59 sec · Herricks Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Country Road

    3258 ft · 1 min · Old Country Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    135 m · 19 sec · Stewart Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    124 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 37%
Marcus Avenue
2.58 mi · 14%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 11%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.08 mi · 11%
Franklin Avenue
0.88 mi · 5%
Old Country Road
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

6.84 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 16m from Bushwick
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bushwick and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Garden City?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bushwick and 9.3 miles from Garden City.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bushwick and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 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 13 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 14.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 15.07 mi (24.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Garden City

#2 Garden City

Village in New York, United States

Population22,224
Coordinates40.7267700, -73.6343000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Garden City (-73.6343, 40.72677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and Garden City. The current time is 07:28:37.

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.