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Trip from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Fallsburg, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 $17.05 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.

Midpoint

51.8 miles from Bushwick, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 103.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 103.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cypress 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cypress Avenue
Flushing Avenue
Grand Avenue
69th Street
Queens Boulevard
I 278 East
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cypress Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Fallsburg, 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 · 42 sec · Grand Avenue
5

Turn left onto 69th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 69th Street
6

Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

285 ft · 10 sec · Queens Boulevard
7

Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8

Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
10

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
11

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
12

Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Manhattan, Randalls Island
13

Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island

0.5 mi · 1 min · Manhattan, Randalls Island
14

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
15

Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue

128 ft · 4 sec · Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
16

Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Harlem River Drive North
17

Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive

2.3 mi · 3 min · Harlem River Drive
18

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
19

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
20

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
21

Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec
24

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec
25

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
26

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
27

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus
28

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min
29

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
30

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah
31

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
32

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 9 min
33

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 50 sec
34

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min
35

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
36

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14 mi · 16 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
37

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 6, NY 17: Harriman
38

Continue straight

151 ft · 4 sec
39

Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

0.4 mi · 30 sec · NY 17 West: Binghamton
40

Continue straight

42 mi · 50 min
41

Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

0.3 mi · 37 sec · NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
42

Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

335 ft · 14 sec · NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
43

Turn right onto State Highway 42

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
44

Continue on Main Street

3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
45

Continue on State Highway 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 42
46

Turn right onto Old Falls Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Old Falls Road
47

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Riverside Drive
48

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.8 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 1h 11m 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 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallsburg, 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 103.6 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bushwick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.8 mi from Bushwick, NY · 1h 11m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

52 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fallsburg, NY

The final approach into Fallsburg, 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 Fallsburg, 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

$17.05 one way

$34.11 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $18.44 $36.88
premium $4.92 $20.08 $40.16
diesel $5.61 $22.87 $45.75

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$17

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
Efficient EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.14
EV Truck/SUV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bushwick, NY

Late night in Bushwick on Saturday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fallsburg, NY

Late night in Fallsburg on Saturday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

52 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 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

2h 22m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Fallsburg, NY covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cypress Avenue, Flushing Avenue, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.8 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 $17.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bushwick, NY to Fallsburg, 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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