Origin
Bedford, NY
Morning in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, 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
52m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bedford to The Bronx covers 33.9 miles and typically takes about 44 minutes. This route stays entirely within New York’s Northeast region, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because you won’t be spending much on transit, you can expect a modest fuel cost of approximately $5 for the journey. The drive is a local affair, prioritizing smaller roads over major interstates to connect these two points. It is a practical, quick transit option for anyone looking to navigate between these areas without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Boston Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| South Bedford Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Post Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Pound Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Seminary Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Court Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Court Road
2
Turn right onto Seminary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminary Road
3
Turn right onto NY 172
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pound Ridge Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pound Ridge Road
5
Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Post Road
6
Turn right onto NY 172
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bedford Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 684 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 684
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 684
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
14
Continue on US 1
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Boston Road
15
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
17
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
18
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
19
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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Bedford, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 172 / Pound Ridge Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172 / Pound Ridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 684 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 684 South
9
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
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 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 9 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
8 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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Seminary Road, Pound Ridge Road, and Old Post Road, which keeps the pace steady but localized. Since there are no major highway stretches, the experience behind the wheel is centered on navigating regional roads rather than cruising at high speeds. The path remains consistent throughout the 33.9-mile journey, offering a focused driving experience that avoids the monotony of long, straight highway miles.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NY 172 / Pound Ridge 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 15 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NY 172 / Pound Ridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
633 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
774 ft
Highest Point
633 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
602 ft
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 Bedford, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York City and New Rochelle.
New York City
15.5 mi in
|
~23m
New Rochelle
28.1 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford, NY
Full guide →Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Bedford Modern School — school in Bedford, UK
- • RAF Twinwood Farm — UK Royal Air Force airbase
- • John Bunyan Museum and Library — biographical museum in England, United Kingdom
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 52m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 684. 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 0.9 miles (NY 172 / Pound Ridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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