How far is Bushwick, NY from Middle Island, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Middle Island, NY is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
57.46 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.99 mi
85.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.99 mi
Kilometers
85.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.46 mi
Kilometers
92.48 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middle Island
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Middle Island
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Bushwick
28.7 mi
00h 42m
To Middle Island
28.8 mi
00h 42m

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
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Middle Island.

  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

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Nesconset Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead

    923 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Middle Country Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 41%
Middle Country Road
10.8 mi · 19%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 12%
Nesconset Highway
2.53 mi · 4%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 4%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 42m from Bushwick
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bushwick and Rain Showers Likely near Middle Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Middle Island?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Bushwick and 28.8 miles from Middle Island.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bushwick and Rain Showers Likely near Middle Island.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Middle Island. Straight-line distance: 52.99 mi (85.28 km).

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#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Middle Island

#2 Middle Island

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,483
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.9373300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Middle Island (-72.93733, 40.88427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.86 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $4.69 $9.53 $19.06

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 Middle Island. The current time is 01:27:44.

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.