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Trip from Farmington, 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

6h 43m

Distance

303.1 mi

488 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 31m ★
6 AM
6h 43m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Farmington, NY, NY

Farmington, NY

Peter Olexa

neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

This 332.2-mile journey from Farmington, NY, to Bushwick, NY, will take approximately 5 hours and 52 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $54, this route is designed for a single day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. You'll primarily navigate via Hook Road, Loomis Road, and I 90 East, offering a blend of local roads and highway travel within the Northeast region. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you should be prepared for frequent changes in direction, so staying alert is key. This trip offers a straightforward way to cover ground without requiring an overnight stay.

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

151.5 miles from Farmington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
New York State Thruway 26.3 mi 30m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NY and Bushwick, NY.

1

Start on Church Avenue

118 ft · 6 sec · Church Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hook Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Hook Road
3

Turn right onto Loomis Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Loomis Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 30 sec
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
6

Merge onto I 90

26 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
9

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
10

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
12

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
14

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
15

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
16

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
17

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
18

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
19

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
20

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
21

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
23

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
24

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
26

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
31

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
32

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
34

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
36

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
39

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
41

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
42

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
43

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
45

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Continue on Beach Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
47

Continue on West Broadway

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Broadway
48

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Street
49

Turn left onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Centre Street
50

Turn right onto Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kenmare Street
Use the right lane.
51

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
52

Continue on Williamsburg Bridge

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
53

Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.9 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
54

Take the exit

218 ft · 5 sec
Toward Broadway West
55

Keep slight right at fork

356 ft · 19 sec
Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
56

Turn left onto Broadway

1.6 mi · 4 min · Broadway
Use the left lane.
57

Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue
58

Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bushwick Avenue
59

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street
60

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 52-minute duration and 332.2-mile distance, this trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day excursion. To make the most of your drive and avoid fatigue, consider an early morning departure to bypass potential local traffic. With one recommended stop, plan for a mid-journey break to refuel and stretch. The estimated fuel cost of $54 is a helpful budget point. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map for the frequent turns indicated by its 'turn-heavy' nature, especially when transitioning from Loomis Road to I 90 East or vice versa.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.5 miles from Farmington, NY, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 67 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151.5 miles or 3h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushwick, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Farmington, 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 Farmington, NY

This is one driving day of about 303.1 miles and 6h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Farmington, 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 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scranton, PA

152 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

Marcellus, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Farmington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.9 mi

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brooklyn, New York

2.3 mi

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Little Armenia Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5:30–10 pm

+13477011372

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 281.4

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Casanova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+19292502076

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 303.1

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 303.1

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 281.4

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 303.1

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 129.9

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.5

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.5

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 259.8

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.6

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 259.8

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 173.2

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 43.3

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Maria Hernandez Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

McCarren Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 281.4

Essex Fells, NJ

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732683500

Visit website

Brooklyn Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186385000

Visit website

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17186237200

Visit website

Wingate Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 303.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 41

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.9 and 300.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
30.9 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
127.9 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
181.2 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
293.5 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
300.3 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Staten Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Staten Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.89 one way

$99.78 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $53.95 $107.90
premium $4.92 $58.75 $117.49
diesel $5.61 $66.92 $133.84

Estimated Tolls: $17.45

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (26.3 mi) $1.31
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$50

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.9 1 $31.83 $14.55
Efficient EV 75.8 0 $26.52 $12.12
EV Truck/SUV 121.2 1 $42.43 $19.40

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Farmington, NY

Morning in Farmington on Sunday

Local time

11:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Morning in Bushwick on Sunday

Local time

11:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live 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.

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

6h 43m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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.

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 292.6
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Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 31.4
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African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 303.1
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Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 292.6
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Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 292.6
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Governors Island National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 303.1
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 332.2-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local roads like Hook Road and Loomis Road for much of the journey, with I 90 East serving as a segment. The absence of long highway stretches means frequent turns and varying speed limits are part of the experience. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified, the profile strongly suggests a route that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive will likely shift as you transition between these different road types.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

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 30.9 miles in.

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 41 significant decision points across 303.1 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 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles (US 6): 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.

Between Farmington, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Clyde

30.9 mi in | ~41m

Mt Pocono

181.2 mi in | ~3h 57m | via US 6

Milford

182 mi in | ~3h 58m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

273.6 mi in | ~5h 49m

About the Cities

Starting in Farmington, NY

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Farmington is a town in the western Finger Lakes region of New York.

Arriving in Bushwick, NY

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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 6h 43m. Total distance: 303.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.45 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bushwick, NY before the return drive.

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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