Origin
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Morning in Briarcliff Manor on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliff Manor, 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
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 23.4-mile drive from Briarcliff Manor to The Bronx, NY, is a quick 36-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway, with 92% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, and with no recommended stops, this journey is designed for efficiency. The drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Pleasantville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliff Manor, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Pleasantville Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pleasantville Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
3
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
8
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
9
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
10
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
12
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
13
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Boston Road
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
White Plains Road
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
36m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 36-minute journey. With 92% of the route on parkways, it offers a consistent driving feel for most of the 23.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. While parkways can offer a more scenic alternative to interstates, this particular route emphasizes forward momentum. The transition between the Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway will be smooth, maintaining a predictable pace.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Sprain Brook Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
410 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
218 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
410 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1902
Briarcliff Manor is a charming village in Westchester County, New York situated on the Hudson River, and is home to 7,600 people (2020). It has a very small and walkable downtown with a large density of shops and restaurants, and is very nature-oriented. Residents enjoy the sidewalk dining culture and the abundant hiking and cycling available. Briarcliff Manor is located (50 km) north of New York City, with much of its population commuting into the city during the week. Although close to the city, long gone are skyscrapers and the concrete jungle, in Briarcliff Manor there are more trees then people, and the tallest building is only five stories!
Top landmarks
- • Beechwood Estate
- • All Saints Episcopal Church — historic Episcopal church at 96 and 201 Scarborough Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, Wes...
- • Scarborough Historic District — historic district in Briarcliff Manor, New York
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 36m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
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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