Origin
Newburgh, NY
Evening in Newburgh on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburgh, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Bushwick, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reverend Martin Luther King Street, South Water Street, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Newburgh, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 69.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reverend Martin Luther King Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reverend Martin Luther King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 9W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Reverend Martin Luther King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburgh, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Reverend Martin Luther King Street
453 ft
·
12 sec
·
Reverend Martin Luther King Street
3
Continue on South Water Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Water Street
4
Continue on River Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
5
Take the ramp slight left
404 ft
·
11 sec
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
14 mi
·
20 min
·
United States Route 9W
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
11
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
12
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
13
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
16
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
18
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
19
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
21
Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
22
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vandervoort Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
24
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
25
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Linden Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 34.8 miles from Newburgh, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
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 69.6 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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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Open the route before leaving Newburgh, 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 Newburgh, NY
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newburgh, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Newburgh, NY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Newburgh, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bushwick, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.66 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
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
$11
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Bushwick, NY
Evening in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
35 mi in
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
25 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 51m 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 Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reverend Martin Luther King Street, South Water Street, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Newburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 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 Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newburgh, NY to Bushwick, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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