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Trip from Bushwick, NY to Haverstraw, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

41.3 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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 New York, United States

Haverstraw, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 41.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Haverstraw, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Haverstraw, 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 Haverstraw, 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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

14 mi · 18 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
25

Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg

0.4 mi · 55 sec · NY 303 North: Orangeburg
26

Turn straight

9.4 mi · 12 min
27

Continue straight

2.7 mi · 3 min
28

Turn right onto New Main Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · New Main Street
29

Turn left onto Clove Avenue

292 ft · 15 sec · Clove Avenue
30

Turn right onto West Broad Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Broad Street
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

62 ft · 3 sec · Broadway
32

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.6 mi from Bushwick, NY · 33m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

21 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

Crugers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Haverstraw, NY

The final approach into Haverstraw, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.80 one way

$13.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.35 $14.70
premium $4.92 $8.00 $16.01
diesel $5.61 $9.12 $18.24

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$16

Total

$23

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Morning in Bushwick on Saturday

Local time

10:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Haverstraw, NY

Morning in Haverstraw on Saturday

Local time

10:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

1h 7m 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 Haverstraw, NY covers 41.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 20.6 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 $6.80 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 Haverstraw, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Haverstraw, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bushwick, NY to Haverstraw, 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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