How far is Oakwood, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Oakwood, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.13 mi
00h 55m
Flight
13.71 mi
22.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.71 mi
Kilometers
22.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.18 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 4:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-11-06T14:59
Arrive Bushwick
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Oakwood
9.1 mi
00h 27m
To Bushwick
9.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oakwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 9 min · Hylan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Steuben Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · Steuben Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    156 m · 19 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    45 m · 4 sec · Narrows Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2291 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

    848 ft · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1294 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 31%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.57 mi · 20%
Hylan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 18%
Flushing Avenue
1.32 mi · 7%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 7%
Staten Island Expressway
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Gowanus Expressway

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

5.55 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 27m from Oakwood
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Oakwood and Rain near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Oakwood and 9.1 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Oakwood and Rain near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
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Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
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Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 km).

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#1 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5639900, -74.1159800
Altitude5
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: (-74.11599, 40.563996)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.12 $6.23
Premium $5.27 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $6.47 $4.14 $8.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Bushwick. The current time is 14:59:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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