Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
184.7 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadalbin, NY
Liliana Drew
The Bronx, NY
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Broadalbin, NY to The Bronx, NY is 184.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York and briefly dipping into New Jersey. Expect a varied driving experience, moving from quicker highway travel to more involved local roads as you approach your destination. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable one-day journey, making it a good option for a quick trip or an extension of another adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.3 miles from Broadalbin, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 142.8 mi | 2h 44m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Midline Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Perth Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Broadalbin, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto South Second Avenue
Continue on Midline Road
Turn right onto CR 107
Turn left onto NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Continue on NY 30; NY 67
Continue on NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Turn left
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
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
Given this is a single-day drive of under four hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Broadalbin in the morning should allow you to arrive in The Bronx with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary; the estimated fuel cost is around $30. Pay attention as you transition from the New York State Thruway onto NJ 17 and NJ 4, as these are primary roads that will involve more local traffic and potential for varied speed limits.
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 41 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Broadalbin, 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 Broadalbin, NY
This is one driving day of about 184.7 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Broadalbin, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.3 and 183.1 — 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 New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$30.40 one way
$60.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.78 | $81.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.14
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
$30
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.86 | $11.82 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Morning in Broadalbin on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
10:36 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
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.
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This route presents a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 17% of the journey on highways. While there's a significant stretch of 142.8 miles on the New York State Thruway early on, the latter part of the drive will involve more navigation through local roads and potentially more frequent turns. You'll transition from open highway speeds to navigating more populated areas, so be prepared for a change in pace and traffic conditions as you get closer to The Bronx.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 20 significant decision points across 184.7 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 36.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.8 miles (NJ 17): 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 Broadalbin, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Boston
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
“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 3h 51m. Total distance: 184.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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