How far is Bushwick, NY from Saint James, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Saint James, NY is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau 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 Saint James.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Saint James.
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Start on Linden Street
2323 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
1044 ft · 33 sec · Cypress Hills Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
2525 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
145 m · 10 sec · Forest Park Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
525 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Continue on Hauppauge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road
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Continue on River Road
56 m · 3 sec · River Road
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Continue on North Country Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Country Road
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodlawn Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1238 ft · 30 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
5 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Saint James.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bushwick and Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Saint James?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Bushwick and 23.6 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushwick and Sunny near Saint James.
Stop Ideas Near Hicksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.36 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 Saint James
Saint James is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8789900, -73.1567800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-73.15678, 40.87899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.36 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
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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