How far is Franklin Square, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Franklin Square, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Square and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square and Bushwick.
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Start on Franklin Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
52 m · 2 sec · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Central Parkway
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
1962 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Forest Park Drive
121 m · 21 sec · Forest Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto Gates Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Gates Avenue
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
779 ft · 26 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 Franklin Square 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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
3.38 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Square to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 7.3 miles from Franklin Square and 10.4 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Square and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 12.75 mi (20.52 km).
#1 Franklin Square
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 40.7073200, -73.6759600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $4.01 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
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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