How far is Bushwick, NY from Sunnyside, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Sunnyside, NY is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Sunnyside.
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Start on Linden Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto 54th Street
1375 ft · 32 sec · 54th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1135 ft · 30 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Rust Street
1067 ft · 21 sec · Rust Street
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Turn slight right onto 57th Place
109 m · 9 sec · 57th Place
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Turn right onto Maspeth Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Maspeth Avenue
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
2320 ft · 1 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
26 m · 3 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
2825 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
848 ft · 16 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dam Street
918 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Borden Avenue
571 ft · 20 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Place
697 ft · 24 sec · 31st Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 31st Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Sunnyside.
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.
Cypress Avenue
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.77 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.
Sunny leaving Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 2.6 miles from Bushwick and 2.6 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Sunnyside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.26 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 Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7398200, -73.9354200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-73.93542, 40.73982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
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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