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Trip from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

55m

Distance

37.2 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Deer Park, NY, NY

Deer Park, NY

Muzin Kahraman

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

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

This 37.2-mile drive from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip designed for a single day. Expect to spend around 55 minutes behind the wheel, with a fuel cost estimated at $6. The route primarily utilizes the Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, making up 79% of the journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and within New York State for this entire transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.6 miles from Deer Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-centric, with a significant 79% of the route on parkways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.9 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily focused on efficient travel, the transition between the Southern State Parkway and the Belt Parkway will likely involve changes in traffic patterns and road conditions. Expect a smooth, albeit potentially busy, experience as you navigate these main arteries towards your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Acorn Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Acorn Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Acorn Street

Turn sharp left onto Acorn Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
26.4 mi into trip | ~34m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
28.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.

So West: New York

2.1 mi in | ~3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 22.9 mi 29m
Belt Parkway 6.5 mi 9m
Deer Park Avenue 2 mi 3m
Bushwick Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Atlantic Avenue 1.1 mi 3m
North Conduit Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
North Conduit Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Linden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 22.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, NY and Bushwick, NY.

1

Start on NY 231

25 ft · 7 sec · Deer Park Avenue
2

Turn sharp left onto Acorn Street

236 ft · 16 sec · Acorn Street
3

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

179 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto NY 231

2.0 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6

Merge onto SO

23 mi · 29 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 17W Toward North Conduit Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto NY 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
12

Continue on North Conduit Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · North Conduit Avenue
13

Continue on North Conduit Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue

1.1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
16

Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street
18

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 55-minute drive, flexibility is key. Leaving Deer Park, NY, consider timing your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on the Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway to minimize potential delays. With no designated stops in the data, you can add brief breaks as needed, perhaps at a service area along the parkways if you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $6 cost suggests it's a relatively inexpensive trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the exit sequences for the Belt Parkway as you approach the Brooklyn area, as they can become quite complex.

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 18.6 miles from Deer Park, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 37 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.6 miles or 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushwick, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Deer Park, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Deer Park, NY

This is one driving day of about 37.2 miles and 55m.

At 37.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Deer Park, NY · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

19 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

East Flatbush, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Deer Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bushwick, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bushwick, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.12 one way

$12.25 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.62 $13.24
premium $4.92 $7.21 $14.42
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

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

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Deer Park, NY

Evening in Deer Park on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Evening in Bushwick on Wednesday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

6 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

55m 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 Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 37.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Deer Park Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Deer Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Acorn Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.

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