How far is Latham, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Latham, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Latham and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Latham and Bushwick.
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Start on Old Loudon Road
9 m · 8 sec · Old Loudon Road
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Turn right onto Troy Schenectady Road
633 ft · 14 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Latham Circle
58 m · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Exit the rotary onto Troy Schenectady Road
2323 ft · 54 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2269 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
2122 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
1416 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Vandervoort Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Street
2186 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 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 Latham 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 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
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 leaving Latham and Mostly Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Latham to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 82.4 miles from Latham and 90.5 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.29 one way or $52.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Latham and Mostly Sunny near Bushwick.
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 Latham and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 142.07 mi (228.64 km).
#1 Latham
Latham is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7470200, -73.7590100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $29.71 | $59.43 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $32.13 | $64.27 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $39.47 | $78.93 |
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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