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Trip from Bushwick, NY to Auburn, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 36m

Distance

259.1 mi

417 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 3m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 47m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m

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

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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city in Cayuga County, New York, United States

Auburn, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Bushwick, NY to Auburn, NY covers a distance of 259.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $42 for fuel to complete the journey. The trip keeps you entirely within the Northeast region of New York, transitioning from the urban density of your starting point to the inland character of Auburn. While there is only one planned stop in the data, the total travel time remains consistent, making it a straightforward trek for those comfortable with a full day of driving.

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

129.5 miles from Bushwick, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
US 46 10.8 mi 12m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Linden Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Linden Street
2

Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
3

Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
4

Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bushwick Avenue
5

Turn left onto Grand Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Grand Street
6

Continue on Borinquen Place

0.4 mi · 1 min · Borinquen Place
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Williamsburg Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

222 ft · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Broome Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broome Street
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on Watts Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Watts Street
15

Take the exit

383 ft · 13 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
17

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
19

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
20

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
21

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
26

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
31

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
32

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
33

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
36

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
37

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
38

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
39

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
40

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
41

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
42

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
43

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
44

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
45

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
46

Turn left onto US 20

7.7 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
47

Turn left onto NY 34; NY 38

20 ft · 0 sec · South Street
48

Arrive at destination

NY 34; NY 38

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway stretches, try to depart early in the day to navigate the busier local roads while traffic is lighter. With a 5 hour and 36 minute travel time, plan your single stop strategically to ensure you stay refreshed for the more demanding sections of the trip. Keep your fuel budget of $42 in mind, and consider filling up before you leave the dense urban environment of Bushwick to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar local areas. Because the drive relies on residential and local avenues, keep a close eye on your navigation system to ensure you don't miss a turn. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need a break from the constant turning.

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 129.5 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 57 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.5 miles or 2h 47m 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Bushwick, NY

This is one driving day of about 259.1 miles and 5h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bushwick, 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 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Port Jervis, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Jervis, NY

130 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Bushwick, 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 97.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 18.5

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Little Armenia Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, ~10 min detour

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

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.5

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.5

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

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 start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 259.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 259.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 129.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 185.1

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 129.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 129.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 185.1

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 129.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 259.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

Maria Hernandez Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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 end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 259.1

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 37

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, short detour

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 start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 222.1

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

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 3.4 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | Williamsburg Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
5.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | Lafayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | Broome Street

Turn right onto Broome Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

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 I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
9.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.65 one way

$85.30 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $46.12 $92.24
premium $4.92 $50.22 $100.44
diesel $5.61 $57.21 $114.41

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.7 0 $27.21 $12.44
Efficient EV 64.8 0 $22.67 $10.36
EV Truck/SUV 103.6 1 $36.27 $16.58

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bushwick, NY

Late night in Bushwick on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, NY

Late night in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

16 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 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Wilson Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, and Bushwick Avenue, which demand your full attention and keep you engaged with the road. Because you are avoiding major interstates, the driving experience is defined by frequent turns and constant changes in rhythm. This setup provides a much more hands-on experience than a standard freeway commute. Prepare for a technical, local-focused journey that requires you to stay alert through every intersection and turn along the way.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Williamsburg Bridge.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 259.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Williamsburg Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Lafayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Broome Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bushwick, NY and Auburn, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Albany.

Del Water Gap

33.5 mi in | ~52m

Mahwah

33.8 mi in | ~52m | via I 80W

Albany

184 mi in | ~3h 52m | via I 81

About the Cities

Arriving in Auburn, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1793

Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Top landmarks

  • • St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex — historic church in Auburn, New York, United States
  • • Harriet Tubman grave — grave of Harriet Tubman
  • • Shines Auburn Theater — former movie theater in Auburn, New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 259.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Auburn, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Williamsburg Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Lafayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Broome Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Auburn, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Auburn, NY to Bushwick, NY

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255.5 mi 5h 39m

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Islip, NY 300.7 mi · 6h 24m Richmond Hill, NY 268.5 mi · 5h 42m Queens, NY 264 mi · 5h 46m Astoria, NY 260.4 mi · 5h 32m

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Buffalo, NY 382.4 mi · 8h 4m Latham, NY 159.9 mi · 3h 27m Albany, NY 152.6 mi · 3h 15m Beekman, NY 80.9 mi · 1h 51m Selden, NY 52.1 mi · 1h 17m Centereach, NY 48.7 mi · 1h 12m

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