How far is Bedford, NY from Bushwick, NY?

The driving distance from Bedford, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.06 mi
01h 18m
Flight
38.05 mi
61.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bedford.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.05 mi
Kilometers
61.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.06 mi
Kilometers
77.35 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushwick
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-18T15:40
Arrive Bushwick
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Bedford
23.2 mi
00h 39m
To Bushwick
24.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Bushwick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Bushwick.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Road

    1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road

    1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road

    812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    2866 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways

    1610 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    1835 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1595 ft · 33 sec · Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cypress Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gates Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Gates Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    779 ft · 26 sec · Linden Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Bushwick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 36%
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 24%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
South Bedford Road
1.74 mi · 4%
I 495 West
1.68 mi · 3%
Flushing Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 39m from Bedford
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Bushwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Bushwick?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Bedford and 24.9 miles from Bushwick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Bushwick.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 38.05 mi (61.23 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Road (-73.643709, 41.204234)
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $4.69 $7.98 $15.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Bushwick. The current time is 15:40:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.