How far is Wantagh, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Wantagh, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wantagh and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantagh and Bushwick.
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Start on Wantagh Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wantagh Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue
1523 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue
3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Avenue
2716 ft · 50 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · North Conduit Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
850 ft · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn right 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 Wantagh 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.
Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wantagh to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Wantagh and 19.6 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bushwick is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wantagh and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.47 km).
#1 Wantagh
Place in Nassau County, New York, USA
| Population | 18,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.6837100, -73.5101300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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