How far is Sunnyside, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Bushwick.
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Start on 31st Place
28 m · 10 sec · 31st Place
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Turn right onto Hunters Point Avenue
52 m · 6 sec · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Gale Avenue
51 m · 11 sec · Gale Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Van Dam Street
719 ft · 36 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Borden Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1675 ft · 52 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn slight right onto I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
557 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2880 ft · 54 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
1416 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Vandervoort Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street
2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1294 ft · 46 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 Sunnyside and Bushwick.
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.
Bushwick Avenue
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.87 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Sunnyside and Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunnyside to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Sunnyside and 3.2 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Sunnyside and Sunny near Bushwick.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.26 km).
#1 Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7398200, -73.9354200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.45 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.00 | $1.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
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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