Origin
Deer Park, NY
Morning in Deer Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, 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
55m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, NY
Muzin Kahraman
Bushwick, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 37.2-mile drive from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip designed for a single day. Expect to spend around 55 minutes behind the wheel, with a fuel cost estimated at $6. The route primarily utilizes the Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, making up 79% of the journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and within New York State for this entire transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Belt Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Deer Park Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Conduit Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Linden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 22.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on NY 231
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
Deer Park Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto Acorn Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
Acorn Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
179 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 231
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Deer Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6
Merge onto SO
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
12
Continue on North Conduit Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Continue on North Conduit Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Conduit Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
16
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
18
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Deer Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Acorn Street
Turn sharp left onto Acorn Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward North Conduit Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bushwick, NY
Morning in Bushwick on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
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
23 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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-centric, with a significant 79% of the route on parkways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.9 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily focused on efficient travel, the transition between the Southern State Parkway and the Belt Parkway will likely involve changes in traffic patterns and road conditions. Expect a smooth, albeit potentially busy, experience as you navigate these main arteries towards your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Acorn Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Acorn Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Deer Park, NY to Bushwick, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 55m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 Bushwick, 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: near the start (Acorn Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bushwick, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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