How far is Rockville Centre, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Rockville Centre, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
14.75 mi
23.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.75 mi
Kilometers
23.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.97 mi
Kilometers
25.7 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville Centre
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Bushwick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville Centre
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Rockville Centre
8 mi
00h 24m
To Bushwick
8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Rockville Centre and Bushwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville Centre and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    595 ft · 31 sec · Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Conduit Avenue

    2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Conduit Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    850 ft · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bushwick Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1294 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville Centre 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
5.56 mi · 35%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 29%
Bushwick Avenue
1.56 mi · 10%
North Conduit Avenue
1.38 mi · 9%
Atlantic Avenue
1.12 mi · 7%
North Conduit Boulevard
1.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

5.56 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 24m from Rockville Centre
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Rockville Centre and 8 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rockville Centre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.9 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 13.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville Centre and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 14.75 mi (23.73 km).

Rockville Centre

#1 Rockville Centre

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population24,398
Coordinates40.6587100, -73.6412400
Altitude9
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: Maple Avenue (-73.641235, 40.658783)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $4.69 $2.63 $5.26

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 Rockville Centre and Bushwick. The current time is 07:33:15.

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.