How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Far Rockaway and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway and Bushwick.
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Start on Beach Channel Drive
1994 ft · 53 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 54 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 46 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Burnside Avenue
1596 ft · 50 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
2972 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1781 ft · 46 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Avenue
2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
850 ft · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right 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 Far Rockaway 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.
Rockaway Boulevard
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.51 mi · 00h 06m
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 Far Rockaway and Rain near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Far Rockaway to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Far Rockaway and 7.2 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Far Rockaway and Rain near Bushwick.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Far Rockaway and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 km).
#1 Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6053800, -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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