How far is Bushwick, NY from Throgs Neck, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Throgs Neck, NY is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Throgs Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Throgs Neck.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North, NY 25: Clearview Expressway, Bronx, Hillside Avenue
954 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Bronx
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2775 ft · 48 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Throgs Neck.
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.
Clearview Expressway
Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
4.6 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.
Rain leaving Bushwick and Rain near Throgs Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Throgs Neck?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Bushwick and 8.8 miles from Throgs Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Bushwick and Rain near Throgs Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Throgs Neck. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 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 Throgs Neck
Situated in the southeastern corner of Bronx County, this narrow peninsula juts out where the East River meets Long Island Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8226000, -73.8195800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Throgs Neck (-73.81958, 40.8226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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