How far is Bushwick, NY from Elma, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Elma, NY is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Elma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Elma.
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Start on Linden Street
720 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1627 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
2941 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Street
2914 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Continue on Borinquen Place
2158 ft · 1 min · Borinquen Place
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Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge
810 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge
882 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Broome Street
1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street
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Continue on Watts Street
882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
117 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Jamison Road
1070 ft · 28 sec · Jamison Road
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Turn left onto Bowen Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bowen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Elma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Mostly Sunny near Elma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Elma?
The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 07h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Binghamton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Bushwick and 185 miles from Elma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.32 one way or $104.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushwick and Mostly Sunny near Elma.
Stop Ideas Near Binghamton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Binghamton.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Elma. Straight-line distance: 285.23 mi (459.04 km).
#1 Bushwick
Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942700, -73.9187500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elma
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 11,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.8508900, -78.6403000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elma (-78.6403, 42.85089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $52.32 | $104.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.48 | $116.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.44 | $126.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.26 | $122.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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