How far is Bushwick, NY from Scarsdale, NY?
The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Scarsdale, NY is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 fourth most populous 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 Scarsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Scarsdale.
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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
1306 ft · 28 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
1840 ft · 1 min · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2868 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
2293 ft · 46 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
587 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
2419 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on White Plains Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · White Plains Road
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Continue on Post Road
2 mi · 5 min · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Scarsdale.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bushwick and Chance Rain Showers near Scarsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Scarsdale?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Bushwick and 13.4 miles from Scarsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bushwick and Chance Rain Showers near Scarsdale.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Scarsdale. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 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 Scarsdale
Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.0051000, -73.7845800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scarsdale (-73.78458, 41.0051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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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