How far is Yonkers, NY from Bushwick, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Bushwick, NY is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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 00h 50m.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Bushwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Bushwick.
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Start on South Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
132 m · 12 sec · West 230th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Queens
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
5.4 mi · 8 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 · 44 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 Yonkers 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
5.42 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Sunny near Bushwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Bushwick?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Yonkers and 17.4 miles from Bushwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Sunny near Bushwick.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Bushwick. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.4 km).
#1 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.45 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
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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