Trip from Auburn, NY to Bushwick, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

255.5 mi

411 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 26m ★

6 AM

5h 39m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 48m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 4m

8 PM

5h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Auburn, NY

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Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

This 258.1-mile journey from Auburn, NY to Bushwick, NY is estimated to take just under 5 hours, making it a feasible day trip. With a fuel cost around $42, it’s an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving, suggesting a more direct, community-focused path. The drive is recommended for one day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route if you prefer a continuous, turn-heavy local experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.8 miles from Auburn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Genesee Street	5.5 mi	9m
State Route 41	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NY and Bushwick, NY.

Start on NY 34; NY 38

20 ft · 2 sec · South Street

Turn right onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec

Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Beach Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Beach Street

Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.

Continue on West Broadway

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Broadway

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Street

Turn left onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Centre Street

Turn right onto Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kenmare Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Williamsburg Bridge

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.9 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

218 ft · 5 sec

Toward Broadway West

Keep slight right at fork

356 ft · 19 sec

Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Broadway

1.6 mi · 4 min · Broadway

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue

Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bushwick Avenue

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Auburn to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as local roads can sometimes have longer distances between services than highways. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the sequence of local roads like Genesee Street and West Genesee Street Road beforehand to minimize unexpected detours and ensure a smoother transition through the various communities you'll encounter.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 127.8 miles from Auburn, NY, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 56 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 127.8 miles or 2h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushwick, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Auburn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Auburn, NY

This is one driving day of about 255.5 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Auburn, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

128 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Greene, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from Auburn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.9 mi

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Orange Village, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Little Armenia Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5:30–10 pm

+13477011372

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Casanova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+19292502076

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

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Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

Maria Hernandez Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

McCarren Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Ward O'Hara Agricultural

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13152527644

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 80.3 and 252.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

245.7 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

245.9 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

252.7 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Staten Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Staten Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.06 one way

$84.11 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$45.48	$90.95
premium	$4.92	$49.52	$99.04
diesel	$5.61	$56.41	$112.82

Estimated Tolls: $16.14

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.6	0	$26.83	$12.26
Efficient EV	63.9	0	$22.36	$10.22
EV Truck/SUV	102.2	1	$35.77	$16.35

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Auburn, NY

Late night in Auburn on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Late night in Bushwick on Tuesday

Local time

4:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...