The drive from Bushwick, NY to Hyde Park, NY covers 193 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 28, NJ 17 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on NY 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.77 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
96.5 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 193 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 193 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and State Highway 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.4 miles on NY 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 68 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 83.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. 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 41 significant decision points across 193 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 41 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
8
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...
9
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 Hyde Park, NY, road signs point toward Harlem River Drive North, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
Harlem River Drive North
9.9 mi in|~21m
Njtp South: Hackensack
15.6 mi in|~30m
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
Walton
123.3 mi in|~2h 43m
Cooperstown
178.3 mi in|~4h 11m|via NY 28
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
83.4 mi
1h 39m
State Highway 28
17.7 mi
26m
NJ 17
14.7 mi
18m
State Highway 206
13.7 mi
24m
Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi
12m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Main Street
6.1 mi
9m
NY 28
4.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 83.4 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Hyde Park, 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
14 mi·16 min·NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
37
Take the exit
1.5 mi·3 min
Exit 16Toward US 6, NY 17: HarrimanUse the slight right lane.
38
Continue on this road
152 ft·3 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: BinghamtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.1 mi·27 sec
Exit 94Toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
42
Turn left onto NY 206; CR 179
0.5 mi·53 sec·Old Route 17
43
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
44
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
45
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
46
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
47
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·49 sec·Bridge Street
48
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
49
Continue on NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
50
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·21 sec·Bridge Street
51
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·6 sec·Delaware Street
52
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
53
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21
0.1 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
54
Continue on CR 21
1.2 mi·1 min·West Brook Road
55
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 21
2.4 mi·3 min·West Brook Road
56
Continue on CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
57
Turn straight onto NY 357
0.3 mi·37 sec·State Highway 357
58
Continue on NY 357
6.1 mi·9 min·Main Street
59
Enter roundabout onto NY 28NY 28
134 ft·2 sec·State Highway 28
60
Continue on NY 28NY 28
5.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 28
61
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi·21 sec·James F. Lettis Highway
62
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.6 mi·5 min·NY 28
63
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.4 mi·49 sec·NY 28
Exit 17Toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
64
Turn left onto NY 28
1.4 mi·2 min·Gersoni Road
65
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
66
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
67
Continue on NY 28
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 28
68
Arrive at destination
NY 28
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.5 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 miles.
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 42 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 2h 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 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyde Park, 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 193 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 83.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.5 mi from Bushwick, NY
· 2h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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 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...
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
$31.77 one way
$63.54 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$34.35
$68.70
premium
$4.92
$37.41
$74.81
diesel
$5.61
$42.61
$85.22
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
$32
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
39 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
New York, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mahwah, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Middletown, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Middletown, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 17
Other: 11
Tesla: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Blink: 2
EV Connect: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.26
$9.26
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.89
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.02
$12.35
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning
in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hyde Park, NY
Morning
in Hyde Park on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hyde Park, NY covers 193 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 28, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.5 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 $31.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 41 significant decision points across 193 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 Hyde Park, NY, road signs point toward Harlem River Drive North, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
