How far is Staten Island, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
21.08 mi
00h 59m
Flight
14.75 mi
23.74 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
23.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.92 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Fri, Oct 16, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-10-16T00:40
Arrive Bushwick
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staten Island
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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Staten Island
10.5 mi
00h 29m
To Bushwick
10.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Bushwick Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Croft Court

    45 m · 12 sec · Croft Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 38 sec · Corona Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 1 min · Cotter Avenue

  4. 4

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

    87 m · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  6. 6

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

    3182 ft · 1 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Richmond Road

    136 m · 14 sec · Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Manor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schmidts Lane

    1295 ft · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slosson Avenue

    79 m · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    703 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Flushing Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2291 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

    848 ft · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1294 ft · 44 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 26%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.57 mi · 17%
Staten Island Expressway
3.28 mi · 16%
Manor Road
1.97 mi · 9%
Flushing Avenue
1.32 mi · 6%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 6%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 29m from Staten Island
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Staten Island and Rain Showers near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 10.5 miles from Staten Island and 10.6 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 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Staten Island and Rain Showers 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 6.4 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 5.9 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 7.7 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 6.2 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 Staten Island and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 14.75 mi (23.74 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
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: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.69 $7.37
Premium $5.38 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.51 $4.82 $9.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Bushwick. The current time is 00:40:36.

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.