How far is Van Nest, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Van Nest, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
11.04 mi
17.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.04 mi
Kilometers
17.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.88 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Fri, Nov 6, 10:06 AM EST
Return by in Van Nest
Fri, Nov 6, 10:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Nest
2026-11-06T09:20
Arrive Bushwick
Fri, Nov 6, 10:06 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Van Nest
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Van Nest
8 mi
00h 22m
To Bushwick
9.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 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 Van Nest and Bushwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Nest and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Barnes Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · Barnes Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rhinelander Avenue

    623 ft · 25 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bronxdale Avenue

    3035 ft · 2 min · Bronxdale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    702 ft · 27 sec · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Paulding Avenue

    76 m · 14 sec · Paulding Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue

    3257 ft · 2 min · East Tremont Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Blondell Avenue

    49 m · 6 sec · Blondell Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Westchester Avenue

    804 ft · 27 sec · Westchester Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    550 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    2866 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    1610 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1835 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1595 ft · 33 sec · Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cypress Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gates Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Gates Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    779 ft · 26 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Nest 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
156.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 13%
I 495 West
1.68 mi · 9%
Flushing Avenue
1.48 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.44 mi · 8%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 7%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Whitestone Expressway

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.25 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 22m from Van Nest
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Van Nest and Rain near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Nest to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Van Nest and 9.9 miles from Bushwick.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Van Nest and Rain near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 9.4 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 10.2 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 9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

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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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Nest and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 11.04 mi (17.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Van Nest

Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County within New York City, this urban neighborhood is bounded generally by Bronxdale Avenue to the north and East Tremont Avenue to the south.

Population0
Coordinates40.8484300, -73.8637500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnes Avenue (-73.863489, 40.848484)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.45
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $2.72 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.07 $6.15
Premium $5.28 $3.33 $6.66
Diesel $6.48 $4.08 $8.16

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Nest and Bushwick. The current time is 09:20:56.

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.