The drive from Bushwick, NY to Massena, NY covers 367 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on NY 17, Adirondack Northway, Santa Clara Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.7 miles on NY 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.5 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 4m drive with frequent turns across 367 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 72 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 367 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 48 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.4 mi into trip|~12m in|I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
8.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
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9.9 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street,...
9
13.3 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...
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15.9 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushwick, NY and Massena, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Troy - among others.
Gsp South
22.7 mi in|~40m
Gsp North
22.7 mi in|~40m
Newark
22.7 mi in|~40m
Mahwah
22.7 mi in|~40m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
37.9 mi in|~1h|via NY 17
Troy
149.7 mi in|~3h 9m
Saratoga Springs
159.3 mi in|~3h 23m
Glens Falls
162.7 mi in|~3h 27m
Keene Valley
261.2 mi in|~5h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
111.7 mi
2h 8m
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi
1h 53m
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi
31m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
NJ 17
14.7 mi
18m
South Main Street
10.9 mi
16m
I 787
9 mi
12m
Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Massena, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.7 mi·2 min·Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Cypress Avenue
3
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Flushing Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·69th Street
6
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft·9 sec·Queens Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi·2 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, BronxUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi·1 min·Grand Central Parkway
11
Continue on I 278
1.6 mi·2 min·Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 46Toward Manhattan, Randalls IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
14
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi·41 sec·Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
15
Keep slight right at fork
127 ft·3 sec
Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward Harlem River Drive NorthUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto HRD
2.3 mi·3 min·Harlem River Drive
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 24Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 StreetUse the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.4 mi·42 sec·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 72AToward NJ 4 West: ParamusUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi·9 min·NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, MahwahUse the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: MahwahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi·4 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi·9 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi·50 sec·NJ 17
34
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi·4 min·NJ 17
35
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi·10 sec·I 287; NY 17
36
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi·2 hr 8 min·NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 23Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, TroyUse the slight right lane.
38
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi·12 min·I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi·29 sec·NY 787
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 9WToward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga SpringsUse the right lane.
41
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi·3 min·NY 7
42
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
43
Merge onto I 87
98 mi·1 hr 53 min·Adirondack Northway
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 30Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
45
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 9
46
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
47
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
48
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
49
Continue on NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
50
Turn slight left onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
51
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
52
Continue on NY 86
1.2 mi·3 min·Lake Flower Avenue
53
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.3 mi·42 sec·River Street
54
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·51 sec·Church Street
55
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
56
Turn right onto NY 86
0.5 mi·48 sec·Broadway Street
57
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·Lake Colby Drive
58
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
59
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
60
Continue on NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
61
Turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi·12 min·Adirondack Trail
62
Turn left onto NY 458
17 mi·25 min·Santa Clara Road
63
Continue on NY 458
4.0 mi·5 min·Santa Clara Road
64
Turn slight left onto NY 458
3.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 458
65
At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi·2 min·NY 11B
66
Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 49
67
Continue on County Road 49
0.2 mi·23 sec·County Road 49
68
Turn left onto CR 49
5.9 mi·10 min·Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
69
Continue on NY 420
1.3 mi·2 min·State Highway 420
70
At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420
0.1 mi·17 sec·State Highway 11C
71
Turn left onto NY 420
11 mi·16 min·South Main Street
72
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.5 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.5 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 183.5 miles or 3h 52m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massena, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bushwick, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Massena, NY
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Bushwick, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.5 mi from Bushwick, NY
· 3h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 183.5 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 184 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Massena, NY
The final approach into Massena, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Massena, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Massena, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 12.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.41 one way
$120.82 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$65.32
$130.65
premium
$4.92
$71.13
$142.26
diesel
$5.61
$81.03
$162.06
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.1
1
$38.54
$17.62
Efficient EV
91.8
1
$32.11
$14.68
EV Truck/SUV
146.8
1
$51.38
$23.49
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night
in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Massena, NY
Late night
in Massena on Saturday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Massena, NY covers 367 miles and takes about 8h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, Adirondack Northway, Santa Clara Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 184 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 183.5 miles from Bushwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 367 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bushwick, NY and Massena, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Troy - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
