How far is Kew Gardens, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Kew Gardens, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kew Gardens and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens and Bushwick.
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Start on Union Turnpike
1 km · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto Union Turnpike West, Grand Central Parkway West, RFK Bridge
101 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Turnpike
2052 ft · 1 min · Union Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Union Turnpike
2.1 mi · 6 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 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 Kew Gardens 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.
Myrtle Avenue
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
2.58 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.
Sunny leaving Kew Gardens and Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kew Gardens to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 3.3 miles from Kew Gardens and 4.4 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kew Gardens and Sunny near Bushwick.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
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 Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kew Gardens and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 4.8 mi (7.73 km).
#1 Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.8309700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
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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