Origin
Selden, NY
Afternoon in Selden on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selden, 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 19m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selden, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Selden, NY to Bushwick, NY is 54 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region of Selden to the Northeast region of Bushwick. It's a relatively short drive that primarily utilizes major highways. Given the limited duration, it's an ideal route for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for departure and arrival without feeling rushed. Consider this a straightforward transit between two points on Long Island and into Brooklyn.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 32.2 mi | 43m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Nicolls Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Service Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 32.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto CR 97
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicolls Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto Express Drive North
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Express Drive North
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I-495 west: New York
7
Merge onto I 495
32 mi
·
43 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GCP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on JR
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
16
Take the exit
496 ft
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Forest Park Drive
397 ft
·
21 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Gates Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gates Avenue
20
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
21
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
22
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27 miles from Selden, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
8
37.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
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 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
8
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
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 4
Toward Forest Park Drive, Myrtle Avenue, Woodha...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
27 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
5 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 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles. The drive generally maintains a consistent pace, characteristic of a major expressway, before transitioning onto the Grand Central Parkway. While not a winding scenic route, the highway focus means you'll be covering ground efficiently. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical of these well-traveled parkways.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Selden, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward N West: New York and Brooklyn.
N West: New York
38.5 mi in
|
~53m
Brooklyn
48 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Selden, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bushwick, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bushwick, NY before heading back.
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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