How far is Clay, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Clay, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Bushwick.
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Start on State Route 31
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Seymour Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · West Seymour Street
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Take the exit right toward I 81 South
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
530 ft · 26 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on West Broadway
748 ft · 34 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1737 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
689 ft · 34 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Kenmare Street
997 ft · 42 sec · Kenmare Street
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Continue on Delancey Street
2508 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Williamsburg Bridge
2065 ft · 50 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.5 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway West
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Staten Island
108 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue
848 ft · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1294 ft · 46 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and Bushwick.
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 81 South
Continue straight
72.6 mi · 01h 25m
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 near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Clay and 146.5 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Clay is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 207.48 mi (333.9 km).
#1 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bushwick
Bushwick is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942700, -73.9187500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-73.918619, 40.694196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.09 | $88.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
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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