Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Somers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Somers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Somers, NY covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Whitestone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 52.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone...
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North,...
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
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 Somers, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Riverhead and Kennedy Airport.
Eastern Long Island
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Riverhead
4.1 mi in
|
~9m
Kennedy Airport
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goldens Bridge Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Somers, 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
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 678
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
14
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 684
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 684
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 6A
Toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto NY 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
22
Turn right onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Street
23
Turn left onto NY 138
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Green Street
25
Continue on NY 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
27
Continue on US 202
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Bushwick, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somers, NY
The final approach into Somers, 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
$8.63 one way
$17.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Somers, NY
Late night in Somers on Saturday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
26 mi in
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
2 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 17m 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 Somers, NY covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Whitestone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 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 $8.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bushwick, NY and Somers, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Riverhead and Kennedy Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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