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Trip from Haverstraw, NY to Bushwick, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

43.4 mi

70 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

town in New York, United States

Haverstraw, NY

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

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

Haverstraw to Bushwick is 43.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you need an efficient connection between these two points, especially if you're looking for a quick, one-day journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is largely highway-focused, with approximately 75% of the drive utilizing major expressways. You'll begin on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which offers a relatively smooth experience for its longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.7 miles. As you progress, the road will transition to NY 303 before merging onto the busy Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you navigate these varying highway environments to reach 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NY 303. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 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 43.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

8
28.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

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 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
28.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Queens

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens
8
32 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

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 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
35.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
8
39.9 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue

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 34 Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Haverstraw, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, Albany, Yankee Stadium, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

Palisades Interstate Parkway South

12.8 mi in | ~18m

Albany

28.6 mi in | ~41m

Yankee Stadium

28.6 mi in | ~41m

Manhattan

32 mi in | ~47m

Queens

32 mi in | ~47m

Staten Island

35.5 mi in | ~53m | via I 278

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway 13.7 mi 19m
NY 303 4.9 mi 7m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West 4.4 mi 7m
State Highway 303 North 3.4 mi 3m
Major Deegan Expressway 2.8 mi 4m
Conger Avenue 2.7 mi 3m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 2.3 mi 4m
Bushwick Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 13.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broadway

63 ft · 4 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto West Broad Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Broad Street
3

Turn left onto Clove Avenue

291 ft · 13 sec · Clove Avenue
4

Turn right onto New Main Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · New Main Street
5

Turn left onto US 9W

2.7 mi · 3 min · Conger Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on NY 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Route 303
7

Continue on NY 303

3.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto NY 303

4.9 mi · 7 min · NY 303
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

14 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 52 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 87

2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 278; GCP

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

4.4 mi · 7 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 34 Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vandervoort Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grand Street
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue

1.9 mi · 4 min · Bushwick Avenue
25

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street
26

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Haverstraw, NY · 31m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

22 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

South Nyack, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Haverstraw, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bushwick, NY

The final approach into Bushwick, 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

$7.14 one way

$14.29 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.72 $15.45
premium $4.92 $8.41 $16.82
diesel $5.61 $9.58 $19.16

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: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.56 $2.08
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Haverstraw, NY

Morning in Haverstraw on Saturday

Local time

11:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Morning in Bushwick on Saturday

Local time

11:18 AM

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

14 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

1h 9m 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 Haverstraw, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, NY 303, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Haverstraw, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.14 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 43.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Haverstraw, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South, Albany, Yankee Stadium, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. 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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