Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar
Near the end, short detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
257.7 mi
415 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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This 257.7-mile drive from Auburn, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a solid option for a single-day road trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 26 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, with 57% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, and the route offers a mixed driving experience. Given the duration and distance, it's comfortably achievable in one go, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from upstate New York into the metropolitan area.
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
128.9 miles from Auburn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Genesee Street | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| State Route 41 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on NY 34; NY 38
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn right onto NY 281
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this 5-hour, 26-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Auburn to maximize your time and avoid potential traffic as you near The Bronx. You'll want to plan for at least one stop to break up the 257.7 miles, especially during the longest stretch of 98.8 miles on I-81. With a fuel cost estimate of $42, it's budget-friendly for a day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can vary, particularly on the Keystone Shortway section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 57 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.9 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Auburn, NY
This is one driving day of about 257.7 miles and 5h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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.
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.9 miles from Auburn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Juany's Cafe
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Mocha Cafe
Bronx, New York
Near the end, short detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+15512248030
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Totowa, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15512248072
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Boonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19739173334
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Early in the drive, right off the route
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Auburn, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Auburn, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887174544
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Auburn, New York
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+13152525541
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Auburn, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13152538051
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cortland, New York
Hours: Closed
+16072994185
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Auburn, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13152527644
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 80.3 and 248.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$42.42 one way
$84.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.87 | $91.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.95 | $99.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.90 | $113.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$42
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.06 | $12.37 |
| Efficient EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.08 | $16.49 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
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National Memorial
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National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion on highways. You'll spend about 57% of your 257.7 miles on major interstates like I-81, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I-81, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. This section provides a good balance between efficient highway travel and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
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 80.3 miles in near I 81.
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 26 significant decision points across 257.7 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 80.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 242.7 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
Milford
Founded 1793
Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Top landmarks
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 257.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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