Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
152.6 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Albany, NY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cypress Avenue, Flushing Avenue, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.3 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 152.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flushing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 69th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queens Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Albany, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
Turn left onto 69th Street
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North, US 20 West: Downtown Albany
Turn straight onto Quay Street
Turn left
Turn left onto State Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Street
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bushwick, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 152.6 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.3 mi from Bushwick, NY · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.09 one way
$48.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $29.20 | $58.41 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$24
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
76 mi in
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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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