How far is Bushwick, NY from Fordham, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Fordham, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Fordham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Fordham.
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Start on Linden Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 42 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 69th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 69th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
700 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Webster Avenue
1278 ft · 35 sec · Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn right onto Valentine Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Valentine Avenue
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Turn left onto East 184th Street
109 m · 16 sec · East 184th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 184th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Fordham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
2.67 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bushwick and Sunny near Fordham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Fordham?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Bushwick and 7.8 miles from Fordham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushwick and Sunny near Fordham.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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CITY HALL LOBBY
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Fordham. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 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 Fordham
Fordham is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8592700, -73.8984700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fordham (-73.89847, 40.85927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
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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