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Trip from Calcium, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 31m
Distance
319.6 mi
514 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 19m
★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calcium, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Calcium, NY to The Bronx, NY is 319.6 miles and takes about 6h 31m via New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that's primarily on surface roads, with a significant portion on the New York State Thruway. It's a solid one-day option if you're looking for a straightforward drive between these two points without needing to break it up.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.8 miles from Calcium, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 12 | 35.1 mi | 46m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.8 mi | 23m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Van Allen Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 11 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calcium, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on County Road 138
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1 min
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County Road 138
2
Turn left onto US 11
3.4 mi
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3 min
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US 11
3
Enter roundabout onto US 11
204 ft
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3 sec
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Mill Street
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Continue on US 11
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
5
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft
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7 sec
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Public Square
6
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi
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3 min
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State Street
7
Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Gifford Street
8
Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi
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9 min
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Van Allen Road
9
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 12
10
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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Main Street
11
Continue on NY 12
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38 sec
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High Street
12
Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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County Road 14
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Continue on NY 12
11 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 12
14
Continue on NY 12
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1 min
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Dayan Street
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Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
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1 min
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South State Street
16
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Utica Boulevard
17
Continue on NY 12
20 mi
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23 min
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Bea Luck Road
18
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
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51 sec
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State Highway 12
19
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
20
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
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30 min
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State Highway 12
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Take the exit
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Merge onto NY 49
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26 sec
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State Route 49
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Continue on I 790; NY 5
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13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward I 90
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward I 90 East
27
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
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1 hr 36 min
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New York State Thruway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
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2 hr 16 min
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New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
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59 sec
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NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
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39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
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Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
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18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
34
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
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8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
39
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
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50 sec
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Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
44
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Noble Avenue
45
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Bronx River Avenue
46
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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East Tremont Avenue
47
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
48
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Cruger Avenue
49
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route is manageable in under seven hours, you can comfortably depart Calcium, NY in the morning and arrive in The Bronx the same day. The single recommended stop suggests you can pack your essentials and go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the 201.9-mile stretch of the New York State Thruway, as services can be spaced out. Since it's a one-day drive, aim to leave early to maximize daylight and minimize traffic during your approach to the city.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.8 miles from Calcium, NY, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 miles.
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 70 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.8 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Calcium, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Calcium, NY
This is one driving day of about 319.6 miles and 6h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Calcium, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.8 miles from Calcium, 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 201.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Indian Castle Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Guilderland Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Sloatsburg Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Iroquois Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pattersonville Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Schuyler Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Mohawk Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
1.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 171.2 and 317.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
171.2 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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New York State Thruway
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
289.3 mi into trip
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~5h 46m in
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NY 17
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
290.7 mi into trip
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~5h 48m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
304.9 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
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
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
7
317.9 mi into trip
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~6h 25m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.70 one way
$103.40 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $56.11 | $112.21 |
| premium | $4.85 | $61.00 | $122.00 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $60.35 | $120.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$52
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.56 | $15.34 |
| Efficient EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.8 | 1 | $44.74 | $20.45 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Calcium, NY
Late night in Calcium on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
NW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Patchy Smoke
NW 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 31m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 319.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 24% highway use, with your longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 201.9 miles. You’ll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, specifically State Highway 12 and Bea Luck Road, after the Thruway section. Be prepared for a more urban merging feel as you approach The Bronx, a common characteristic when entering a major metropolitan area from the highway.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 171.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 319.6 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 171.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,363 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
1,946 ft
Total Descent
2,364 ft
Highest Point
1,363 ft
~22.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,310 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 Calcium, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
86.2 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Boston
171.2 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via New York State Thruway
About the Cities
Starting in Calcium, 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 6h 31m. Total distance: 319.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $26.09 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 171.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.7 miles (NJ 17): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at The Bronx, NY before the return drive.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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