How far is Emerson Hill, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Emerson Hill, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson Hill and Bushwick.
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Start on Douglas Road
747 ft · 40 sec · Douglas Road
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Turn sharp left onto Emerson Drive
1214 ft · 41 sec · Emerson Drive
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Continue on Emerson Drive
34 m · 12 sec · Emerson Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Clove Road
1048 ft · 26 sec · Clove Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
750 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2291 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue
848 ft · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1294 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson Hill and Bushwick.
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.
Gowanus Expressway
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Emerson Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson Hill to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Emerson Hill and 8 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Emerson Hill and Mostly Sunny near Bushwick.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson Hill and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 11.01 mi (17.72 km).
#1 Emerson Hill
Emerson Hill is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6087200, -74.0959800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bushwick
Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942700, -73.9187500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
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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