How far is Bushwick, NY from North Wantagh, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to North Wantagh, NY is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
26.38 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-18T02:18
Arrive North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bushwick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Bushwick
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To North Wantagh
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and North Wantagh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and North Wantagh.

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard

    711 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Metropolitan Avenue East

    38 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1434 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South: Bellmore

    715 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Newbridge Road

    795 ft · 18 sec · Newbridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and North Wantagh.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
10.6 mi · 40%
Belt Parkway
4.08 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 10%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 8%
Jerusalem Avenue
1.84 mi · 7%
Metropolitan Avenue
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 20m from Bushwick
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to North Wantagh?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Bushwick and 13.2 miles from North Wantagh.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bushwick and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and North Wantagh. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Wantagh

#2 North Wantagh

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population11,960
Coordinates40.6934300, -73.5076300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: North Wantagh (-73.50763, 40.69343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.73 $7.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.86 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $4.69 $4.37 $8.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and North Wantagh. The current time is 02:18:03.

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.