How far is Monsey, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Monsey, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monsey and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monsey and Bushwick.
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Start on the route
86 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1337 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Central Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
1815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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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 Monsey 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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 near Monsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monsey to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Monsey and 19.1 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Monsey is Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monsey and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 29.85 mi (48.04 km).
#1 Monsey
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 18,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.1112100, -74.0684800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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