Origin
Amity, NY
Late night in Amity on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amity, NY to The Bronx, 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
1h 27m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amity, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Amity, NY to The Bronx, NY is 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate from a more rural starting point towards an urban destination. This route is straightforward and efficient for getting you from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Prices Switch Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 14 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amity, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Walling Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walling Road
3
Turn right onto Prices Switch Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Prices Switch Road
4
Continue on Prices Switch Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Prices Switch Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 515
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prices Switch Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Vernon Warwick Road
7
Continue on CR 515
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockholm Vernon Road
8
Turn left onto NJ 23
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newfoundland Road
9
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
19
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
21
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
22
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
24
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
26
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
31
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
32
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
33
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
34
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Amity, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 35.8 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East: New York
7
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
7
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$9.84 one way
$19.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$17
Total
$27
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
30 mi in
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
14 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
1h 27m 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 drive offers a mixed driving profile, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on roads like Christopher Columbus Highway, Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, and Vernon Warwick Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 14 miles along the Christopher Columbus Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from less developed areas to more suburban and eventually urban environments, reflecting the transition from Amity to The Bronx.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: 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 Amity, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Clifton
35.8 mi in
|
~53m
New York City
50.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Leonia
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Teaneck
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 10m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
52.8 mi in
|
~1h 14m
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.69 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 35.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: 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 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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