How far is Bushwick, NY from Selden, NY?

The driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Selden, NY is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.08 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.71 mi
76.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.71 mi
Kilometers
76.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.82 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selden
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bushwick
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushwick
2026-04-18T06:22
Arrive Selden
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Bushwick
26 mi
00h 38m
To Selden
26.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bushwick and Selden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick and Selden.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    2323 ft · 1 min · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street

    1044 ft · 33 sec · Cypress Hills Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

    2525 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Myrtle Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive

    145 m · 10 sec · Forest Park Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    525 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Nesconset Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead

    923 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Middle Country Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushwick and Selden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 45%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 13%
Middle Country Road
5.42 mi · 10%
Nesconset Highway
2.53 mi · 5%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 5%
Myrtle Avenue
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 38m from Bushwick
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy near Selden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bushwick to Selden?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bushwick and 26.1 miles from Selden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bushwick and Mostly Cloudy near Selden.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushwick and Selden. Straight-line distance: 47.71 mi (76.78 km).

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#1 Bushwick

Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6942700, -73.9187500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Selden

#2 Selden

Town in Kansas

Population19,851
Coordinates40.8664900, -73.0356600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bushwick (-73.91875, 40.69427)
End: Selden (-73.03566, 40.86649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.89
Diesel $4.69 $8.64 $17.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushwick and Selden. The current time is 06:22:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.