How far is Bushwick, NY from Rotterdam, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Rotterdam, NY is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Rotterdam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Rotterdam.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West
785 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 West
119 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Curry Road
2617 ft · 1 min · Curry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Curry Road
35 m · 7 sec · Curry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Curry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Curry Road
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Continue on Curry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Curry Road
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Turn right onto Guilderland Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Guilderland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guilderland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Rotterdam.
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
118 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotterdam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Rotterdam?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Bushwick and 82.6 miles from Rotterdam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotterdam.
Stop Ideas Near Clintondale
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 Clintondale.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Rotterdam. Straight-line distance: 144.62 mi (232.74 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 Rotterdam
Located in the county of New York
| Population | 30,080 |
| Coordinates | 42.7870200, -73.9709600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rotterdam (-73.97096, 42.78702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.12 | $52.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
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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