How far is Bushwick, NY from Malta, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Malta, NY is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Malta.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
821 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
2737 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
1962 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Harlem River Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
2580 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
14.2 mi · 17 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 67: Ballston Spa, Malta
717 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
554 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Dunning Street
115 m · 10 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
37 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
1280 ft · 32 sec · Dunning Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
54 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Malta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Partly Sunny near Malta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Malta?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Bushwick and 89.1 miles from Malta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bushwick and Partly Sunny near Malta.
Stop Ideas Near Tillson
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 Tillson.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Malta. Straight-line distance: 157.46 mi (253.4 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 Malta
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,476 |
| Coordinates | 42.9711900, -73.7926200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-73.79262, 42.97119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $25.22 | $50.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.19 | $56.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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