Bushwick, NY to Fredonia, NY is 398.5 miles and takes about 8h 33m via Keystone Shortway and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $65 and an overnight recommendation. This trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, crossing from New York into New York. Expect a drive that leans heavily on surface roads rather than interstate highways, offering a more local feel. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the drive and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. This route is best suited for those who prefer a less highway-intensive experience and don't mind navigating through towns and local traffic.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.2 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
200 mi
3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
Market Street
15.6 mi
19m
State Highway 60
14.4 mi
18m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
NJ 3
10.9 mi
13m
US 46
10.8 mi
12m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 149 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,027 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,623
Quietest
1 AM
~343 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Fredonia, 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 BridgeUse 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 JerseyUse 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: SecaususUse 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, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse 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
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
33
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
34
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
35
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
37
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
38
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
39
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
40
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
41
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
42
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
43
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
44
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
45
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
46
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
48
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
49
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
50
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
51
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
52
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
53
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·Market Street
54
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Foote Avenue
55
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
56
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Glenview Avenue
57
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
58
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Maple Street
59
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Allen Street
60
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft·5 sec·Winsor Street
61
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·22 sec·this road
62
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi·2 min·Winsor Street Bridge
63
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·5 sec·Newton Avenue
64
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
65
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Marvin Parkway
66
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
67
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
68
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
69
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
70
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·31 sec·NY-60
71
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
72
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 60
73
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
74
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi·8 min·State Highway 60
75
Enter roundabout onto US 20
225 ft·3 sec·Main Street
76
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
77
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft·2 sec·Temple Street
78
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 33m estimated drive time, planning for an overnight stay is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart from Bushwick in the morning, allowing you to cover a significant portion of the distance on your first day. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is 200 miles, which could serve as a good target for your first day's driving. Factor in your recommended 2 stops for breaks and meals. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the majority of the route is on surface roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. The estimated fuel cost is around $65.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.2 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.2 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 199.2 miles or 4h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushwick, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Bushwick, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 46
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
$64.47 one way
$128.93 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$69.96
$139.91
premium
$4.85
$76.06
$152.12
diesel
$4.80
$75.24
$150.49
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.6
1
$41.84
$19.13
Efficient EV
99.6
1
$34.87
$15.94
EV Truck/SUV
159.4
1
$55.79
$25.50
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Bushwick, NY
Morning
in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
N 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Morning
in Fredonia on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
S 3 mph0% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
6 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
8h 33m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
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...
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...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a relatively low highway share at 16%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a single highway is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating through more populated areas and local thoroughfares as you progress. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and more frequent intersections, especially as you approach and depart urban centers.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
78 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort10/10
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 46 significant decision points across 398.5 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
1,789 ft35 ft
Total Climb
2,436 ft
Total Descent
1,743 ft
Highest Point
1,789 ft
~284.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,755 ft
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 Fredonia, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.
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 41 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 Fredonia, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 41 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, NY before the return drive.
