How far is Bushwick, NY from Hillside, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Hillside, NY is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Hillside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Hillside.
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Start on Linden Street
2323 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
1044 ft · 33 sec · Cypress Hills Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
2525 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
145 m · 10 sec · Forest Park Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
525 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard
711 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Metropolitan Avenue East
38 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue
1404 ft · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
600 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Hillside.
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.
Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.67 mi · 00h 05m
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 near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Hillside?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Bushwick and 3.9 miles from Hillside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bushwick is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Hillside. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.23 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 Hillside
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -73.7868000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside (-73.7868, 40.70788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
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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