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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Hawkins Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto Middle Country Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road
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Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Bypass
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Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
7 mi · 9 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 Lake Grove and Bushwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Grove and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 43.45 mi (69.93 km).
#1 Lake Grove
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 11,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.8528800, -73.1151100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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