How far is Lake Grove, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Grove, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.59 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.45 mi
69.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.03 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Grove
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Lake Grove
24.2 mi
00h 38m
To Bushwick
27.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Grove and Bushwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Grove and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Hawkins Avenue

    2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middle Country Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto LIE North Service Road

    2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Forest Park Drive

    121 m · 21 sec · Forest Park Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Myrtle Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gates Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Gates Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    779 ft · 26 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Grove and Bushwick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 45%
Grand Central Parkway
6.98 mi · 14%
Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.3 mi · 4%
Myrtle Avenue
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 38m from Lake Grove
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Grove to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lake Grove and 27.3 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

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 Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Grove and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 43.45 mi (69.93 km).

Lake Grove

#1 Lake Grove

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Population11,055
Coordinates40.8528800, -73.1151100
Altitude36
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: Hawkins Avenue (-73.114977, 40.85289)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.59
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.30 $14.59
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $4.86 $8.85 $17.69
Diesel $4.69 $8.54 $17.09

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Grove and Bushwick. The current time is 01:32:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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