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Trip from Bushwick, NY to Dryden, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
226 mi
364 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Dryden, NY
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Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Dryden, NY is 226 miles and takes about 4h 46m via I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. For the most part, you'll be on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a manageable distance for a single day, perfect if you want to get to your destination without an overnight stop.
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
113 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 73.8 mi | 1h 28m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| US 11 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| State Route 38 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 123 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,393 veh/hr typical · worst 5,118
Quietest
1 AM
~445 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Dryden, NY.
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Start on Linden Street
0.1 mi
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34 sec
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Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Wilson Avenue
3
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Myrtle Avenue
4
Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Bushwick Avenue
5
Turn left onto Grand Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Grand Street
6
Continue on Borinquen Place
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Borinquen Place
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward Williamsburg Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Williamsburg Bridge
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
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57 sec
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Kenmare Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
222 ft
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11 sec
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Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Broome Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Broome Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Watts Street
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Watts Street
15
Take the exit
383 ft
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13 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Holland Tunnel
17
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
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1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
19
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
20
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
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7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
21
Take the exit
420 ft
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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
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
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13 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
26
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
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15 min
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Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
32
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
33
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
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1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
14 mi
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16 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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32 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
37
Turn right onto NY 26
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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NY 26
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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US 11; NY 26
39
Continue on US 11; NY 79
13 mi
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15 min
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US 11; NY 79
40
Turn right onto NY 38
7.2 mi
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10 min
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State Route 38
41
Continue on NY 38
3.9 mi
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5 min
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Dryden Harford Road
42
Continue on NY 38
0.6 mi
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1 min
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South Street
43
Turn right onto NY 392
151 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Arrive at destination
NY 392
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 46 minute duration, leaving Bushwick in the morning should allow you to reach Dryden with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can make it efficiently. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 380 to I 81, as this is a key point on your drive. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on traffic.
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 113 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 50 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dryden, 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 226 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 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.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.5 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Whitney Point Rest Area
1.6 mi from route
GPS Roofing
1.7 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 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
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~8m in
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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
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~14m in
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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
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~14m in
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Broome Street
Turn right onto Broome Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
$36.56 one way
$73.12 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $39.67 | $79.35 |
| premium | $4.85 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $42.67 | $85.35 |
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
$37
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.64 | $14.46 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 13 mph
95% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 2:44PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:42PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Dryden, NY
Morning in Dryden on Sunday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 12 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 2:44PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:42PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
82°F
Hawley, PA
113 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 65% of the drive spent on major roads like I 81 and I 380. You'll encounter a stretch of 73.8 miles on I 81 without needing to exit. Expect to see a high density of exits as you navigate the highway portions, especially in more populated areas.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 29 significant decision points across 226 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,897 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
2,891 ft
Total Descent
1,833 ft
Highest Point
1,897 ft
~113 mi in
Elevation Range
1,887 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Dryden, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
Del Water Gap
33.5 mi in
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~52m
Mahwah
33.8 mi in
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~52m
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via I 80W
Albany
184 mi in
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~3h 52m
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via I 81
Lisle
199.8 mi in
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~4h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Bushwick, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Dryden, NY
Full guide →Founded 1803
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 4h 46m. Total distance: 226 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.8 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.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Dryden, 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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Dryden, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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