How far is Mount Vernon, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bushwick.
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Start on East Prospect Avenue
772 ft · 23 sec · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
143 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1470 ft · 33 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Fulton Avenue
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Continue on Pelham Parkway
1469 ft · 41 sec · Pelham Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Post Road
133 m · 14 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
945 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
2866 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
1610 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: 69th Street, Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 69th Street, Grand Avenue
1835 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1595 ft · 33 sec · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Gates Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Gates Avenue
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
779 ft · 26 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 Mount Vernon and Bushwick.
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
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 15.4 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Bushwick.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
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 Saddle Rock.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.23 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 68,628 |
| Coordinates | 40.9126000, -73.8370800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
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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