Origin
Airmont, NY
Morning in Airmont on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airmont, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airmont, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Airmont to The Bronx is a straightforward 35.1-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will avoid the high-speed monotony often associated with longer highway trips. It is a practical, efficient way to move between these two points in New York, offering a direct path that keeps your travel costs low.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Airmont Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hilltop Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airmont, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 89
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airmont Road
2
Continue on CR 83
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Airmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Hilltop Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltop Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 507
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Franklin Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto NJ 17
11 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 17
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
9
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
14
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
19
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
20
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
21
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
22
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Hilltop Road
Turn right onto Hilltop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 507 / Franklin Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 507 / Franklin Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
7
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
45m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a highway cruise, this route utilizes Airmont Avenue, Hilltop Road, and Franklin Turnpike to navigate the area. You will experience zero highway miles on this trip, meaning your speed will remain consistent with local traffic flow rather than open-road cruising. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch of road, as the path is defined by its frequent transitions and turns. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Hilltop Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Hilltop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 507 / Franklin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Airmont, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Gsp South: Paterson
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
Fort Lee
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
New York
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
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 45m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.
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 The Bronx, 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 1.7 miles (Hilltop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 507 / Franklin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall 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 The Bronx, 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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