Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Fordham, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Fordham, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Bushwick, NY to Fordham, NY is 15.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two Northeast regions. It's a convenient trip, mostly on a major expressway, making it a straightforward urban transit rather than a scenic escape. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss journey between boroughs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 69th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Fordham, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
3
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flushing Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
69th Street
6
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
11
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
13
Continue on I 87
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 7N
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 1
Exit 2B
Toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Webster Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tremont Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Valentine Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Valentine Avenue
Toward East Burnside Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 184th Street
356 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 184th Street
22
Arrive at destination
East 184th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
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 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1...
9
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7N
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expr...
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Fordham, NY
Morning in Fordham on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 42% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Major Deegan Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.7 miles. Expect a more urban driving feel, punctuated by faster highway sections. As you travel, the environment will shift from city streets like Flushing Avenue to the more direct, high-speed travel of the expressway and crossing the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
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 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Fordham, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Bronx, Trenton, New Haven and Exit 7N-S.
Manhattan
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Bronx
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Trenton
12.6 mi in
|
~25m
New Haven
12.6 mi in
|
~25m
Exit 7N-S
12.6 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Bushwick, NY
Full guide →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 31m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Fordham, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fordham, NY before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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