Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Fordham, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Borough Park, NY to Fordham, NY is 20.3 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Henry Hudson Parkway, West Street, and 12th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 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 ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You'll experience a mix of urban driving and parkway travel, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 2 mi | 6m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Fordham, NY.
Start on 12th Avenue
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Continue on Caton Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
Turn right onto Terrace Place
Turn left onto 18th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
Continue on NY 9A
Continue on NY 9A
Continue on NY 9A
Continue on HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit onto US 1
Turn left onto US 1
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn right onto Valentine Avenue
Turn left onto East 184th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Webster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fordham on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 46% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on Henry Hudson Parkway, West Street, and 12th Avenue. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 4.7 miles on the Henry Hudson Parkway. As you progress, expect the road character to shift from more urban surface streets to the flowing nature of a parkway, so be ready to adjust your driving style accordingly.
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 3.9 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Fordham, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Manhattan.
Bronx
Manhattan
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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