Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Bushwick, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Dobbs Ferry to Bushwick is 27.7 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This primarily highway-focused drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward commute rather than a scenic excursion. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a quick, single-day journey, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Bushwick Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Bushwick, NY.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
4
Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
6
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 87
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278; GCP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 34
Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Vandervoort Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Vandervoort Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Bushwick Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bushwick Avenue
19
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Linden Street
20
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
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 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34
Toward Meeker Avenue, Morgan Avenue
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Grand Street
At end of road, turn right onto Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
13 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
46m 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 trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Major Deegan Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.8 miles. The Saw Mill River Parkway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West will also be key components of your journey. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, characterized by steady traffic flow on these primary arteries.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Major Deegan Expressway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.
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 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
Manhattan
16.3 mi in
|
~24m
Queens
16.3 mi in
|
~24m
Staten Island
19.8 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 278
About the Cities
Starting in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Full guide →Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Top landmarks
- • South Presbyterian Church — church in Dobbs Ferry, New York
- • United States Post Office — government building in Dobbs Ferry, New York
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 46m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 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 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: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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