Spanning 353.9 miles across New York State, this journey from Carroll to The Bronx typically takes about 5 hours and 52 minutes of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it demands more focus than a standard interstate cruise. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel to complete the trip. While it is technically possible to finish this drive in a single day, the technical nature of the roads makes a full day of driving quite demanding. Consider your personal tolerance for winding local roads before deciding if you want to push through in one go or break it up into two days.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179 miles from Carroll, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 34m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Carroll, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on Barberton Road
1.0 mi·4 min·Barberton Road
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Turn right onto NY 305
0.6 mi·57 sec·Portville-Eldred Road
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 305; NY 417
0.2 mi·14 sec·Portville-Ceres Road
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Continue on NY 305; NY 417
1.3 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Continue on NY 417
3.6 mi·5 min·Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on NY 417
1.6 mi·2 min·East State Street
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Enter roundabout onto NY 16
36 ft·0 sec·North Union Street
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Continue on NY 16
0.3 mi·23 sec·North Union Street
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Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft·2 sec·North Union Street
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Continue on NY 16
477 ft·8 sec·North Union Street
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Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft·2 sec·North Union Street
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Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Union Street
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Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft·1 sec·North Union Street
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Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Union Street
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Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft·1 sec·North Union Street
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Continue on NY 16
0.8 mi·1 min·North Union Street
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
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Merge onto I 86; NY 17
170 mi·3 hr 18 min·Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
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Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
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Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
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Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
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Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
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Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
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Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bronx River Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 52-minute trek, plan to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight for navigating the local turns. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and don't wait until the last minute to fill up. You have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your pace, so build in time for frequent breaks to rest your hands and eyes. Given the absence of highway segments, avoid scheduling this drive during peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the 6-hour mark. Always double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are staying on the preferred local route rather than being rerouted onto unintended paths.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179 miles from Carroll, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 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 79 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179 miles or 3h 34m 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 55m
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 Carroll, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carroll, NY
This is one driving day of about 358 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Carroll, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 170.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 180.5 and 348.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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180.5 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
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233.9 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
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343 mi into trip|~6h 50m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
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348.5 mi into trip|~6h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
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348.7 mi into trip|~6h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.93 one way
$117.86 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$63.72
$127.44
premium
$4.92
$69.39
$138.77
diesel
$5.61
$79.04
$158.08
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.4
1
$37.59
$17.18
Efficient EV
89.5
1
$31.33
$14.32
EV Truck/SUV
143.2
1
$50.12
$22.91
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Carroll, NY
Late night
in Carroll on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Late night
in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 9 mph5% chanceLive 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
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 13m 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...
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...
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 345.6
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
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 345.6
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 345.6
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
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 345.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that prioritizes local roads over high-speed interstates. The personality of this drive is defined by constant adjustments and attention to the road's curvature rather than long, monotonous straightaways. Because there are no major highway stretches, the pace remains steady but requires active engagement from the driver throughout the entire 353.9-mile journey. Prepare for a technical drive that keeps you alert from start to finish.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.4 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 180.5 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort9/10
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 34 significant decision points across 358 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 180.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 343 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,905 ft53 ft
Total Climb
2,140 ft
Total Descent
3,521 ft
Highest Point
1,905 ft
~255.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,852 ft
Notable High Points
1,905 ft at ~255.7 miles+867 ft prominence
910 ft at ~306.8 miles+588 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carroll, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 358 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 170.4 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 180.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 343 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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.
