How far is College Point, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from College Point, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.3 mi
00h 28m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.41 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Sun, Nov 8, 6:18 PM EST
Return by in College Point
Sun, Nov 8, 6:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Point
2026-11-08T17:49
Arrive Bushwick
Sun, Nov 8, 6:18 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Point
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From College Point
5.3 mi
00h 14m
To Bushwick
8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
18 to 22 mph W
Destination
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Point and Bushwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Point and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on College Place

    39 m · 5 sec · College Place

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto College Point Boulevard

    2052 ft · 1 min · College Point Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 20th Avenue

    2560 ft · 1 min · 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 132nd Street Extension

    1110 ft · 31 sec · 132nd Street Extension

  5. 5

    Continue on Linden Place

    2675 ft · 1 min · Linden Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road

    677 ft · 16 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: John F. Kennedy International Airport

    830 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    1079 ft · 19 sec · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    2866 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    1610 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1835 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1595 ft · 33 sec · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cypress Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gates Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Gates Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    779 ft · 26 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Point and Bushwick.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 West
1.68 mi · 13%
Flushing Avenue
1.48 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.44 mi · 11%
Long Island Expressway
0.87 mi · 7%
Gates Avenue
0.86 mi · 6%
Cypress Avenue
0.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Flushing Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

1.48 mi · 00h 03m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 14m from College Point
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving College Point and Sunny near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Point to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 5.3 miles from College Point and 8 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around College Point and Sunny near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Point and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 College Point

College Point is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7876000, -73.8459700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: College Place (-73.845847, 40.787636)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.83 $2.27 $4.54
Premium $5.23 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $6.45 $3.03 $6.06

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between College Point and Bushwick. The current time is 17:49:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.