Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Brighton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
318.8 mi
513 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 40m
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6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Brighton, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Brighton, NY covers 318.8 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilson Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Bushwick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.4 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 318.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 51m drive with frequent turns across 318.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 65 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Brighton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Avenue | — | — |
| Myrtle Avenue | — | — |
| Bushwick Avenue | — | — |
| Grand Street | — | — |
| Borinquen Place | — | — |
| Williamsburg Bridge | — | — |
| Delancey Street | — | — |
| Kenmare Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wilson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Brighton, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
3
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
5
Turn left onto Grand Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
6
Continue on Borinquen Place
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Borinquen Place
7
Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Williamsburg Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Williamsburg Bridge
9
Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
10
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
11
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lafayette Street
13
Turn right onto Broome Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broome Street
14
Continue on Watts Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Watts Street
15
Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
16
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
17
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
19
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
20
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
22
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
23
Turn straight
11 mi
·
13 min
24
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
25
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
26
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
28
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
32
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
33
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
36
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
37
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
38
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
39
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
41
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
42
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
43
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
44
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
45
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
46
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
47
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
48
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
49
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
50
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
51
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
52
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
53
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
54
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
55
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
56
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
57
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
58
Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 490: Rochester
59
Continue on Eastern Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
60
Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue, Winton Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
University Avenue, Winton Road
61
Turn straight onto University Avenue
335 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Avenue
62
Turn right onto North Winton Road
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Winton Road
63
Turn right onto Halstead Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Halstead Street
64
Turn sharp left
177 ft
·
13 sec
65
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.4 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
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 70 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.4 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brighton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 318.8 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Bushwick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.4 mi from Bushwick, NY · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.4 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brighton, NY
The final approach into Brighton, 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 Brighton, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.48 one way
$104.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $56.74 | $113.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.39 | $140.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$52
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.47 | $15.30 |
| Efficient EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.5 | 1 | $44.63 | $20.40 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Brighton, NY
Late night in Brighton on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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.
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
15 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
6h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Brighton, NY covers 318.8 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilson Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Bushwick Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.4 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 $52.48 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Brighton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bushwick, NY to Brighton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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