Origin
Bedford Hills, NY
Morning in Bedford Hills on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford Hills, 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
49m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford Hills, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bedford Hills to The Bronx covers a compact 32.8-mile distance, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect the drive to take approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions along the route. You will navigate primarily via Adams Street, Bedford Road, and the Saw Mill River Parkway. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this quick journey within the Northeast region. Because the route is entirely within New York, you stay within a consistent geographic and regional context throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Babbitt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Hills, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Babbitt Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Babbitt Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bedford Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
427 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
355 ft
·
6 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
12
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
13
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
14
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
16
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
17
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Bedford Hills, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 117 / Bedford Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117 / Bedford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
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.
Exit 26
Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
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
1 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 32.8-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a much more hands-on experience than a standard highway cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight interstates. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Adams Street, which totals 0 miles, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and transitions between local roads. The road character remains consistent and technical, requiring your full attention as you move from the residential character of Bedford Hills toward the urban environment of The Bronx.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway 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 0.4 miles in near NY 117 / Bedford Road.
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 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Bedford Hills, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
12 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford Hills, NY
Full guide →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 49m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. 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 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 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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