Traveling from Cheektowaga to The Bronx covers 379.4 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 22 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget approximately $60 for fuel to complete the trip. While it can be accomplished in a single day, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, keeping you within New York state for the duration of the journey.
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
187.5 miles from Cheektowaga, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 1m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Cheektowaga, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on this road
49 ft·5 sec·this road
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Turn right
66 ft·9 sec
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Take the ramp
425 ft·12 sec
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Turn right onto NY 277
4.2 mi·8 min·Union Road
Use the straight lane.
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Take the ramp
264 ft·6 sec
Toward NY 400
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward NY 400 South: East AuroraUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto NY 400
11 mi·12 min·Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
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Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78
0.1 mi·12 sec·Main Street
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Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi·15 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Varysburg Road
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Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi·2 min·West Buffalo Road
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Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi·8 min·West Buffalo Street
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Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi·10 min·Perry Center Road
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Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi·3 min·Perry Road
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Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Mount Morris Road
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Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi·4 min·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi·7 min·Sonyea Road
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
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Merge onto I 390
33 mi·37 min·Genesee Expressway
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Merge onto I 86
105 mi·2 hr 2 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
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 6 hour and 22 minute journey, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the local roads while visibility is high. Since the route lacks high-speed highway stretches, your pace will be steady rather than fast, making that single planned stop essential for maintaining focus. Budgeting $60 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential detours caused by the technical nature of the path. Since you aren't tied to a major highway, stay alert for local traffic patterns on Union Road and NY 400. Use the flexibility of this route to time your break mid-way, ensuring you remain alert for the final leg into The Bronx.
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 187.5 miles from Cheektowaga, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 82 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.5 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
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 Cheektowaga, 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 Cheektowaga, NY
This is one driving day of about 374.9 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Cheektowaga, 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 104.5 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 365.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
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197.5 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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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250.8 mi into trip|~5h 16m 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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365.4 mi into trip|~7h 32m 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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365.7 mi into trip|~7h 32m 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
$61.71 one way
$123.42 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$66.73
$133.46
premium
$4.92
$72.66
$145.33
diesel
$5.61
$82.77
$165.55
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.5
1
$39.36
$18.00
Efficient EV
93.7
1
$32.80
$15.00
EV Truck/SUV
150
1
$52.49
$23.99
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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 14, 2026
Origin
Cheektowaga, NY
Afternoon
in Cheektowaga on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon
in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 8 to 13 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:18PM EDT until April 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany 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
35 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
7h 49m 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 374.9
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 374.9
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 374.9
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 374.9
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 374.9
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 362
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route is characterized by its turn-heavy local profile. You will navigate via Union Road, NY 400, and NY 400 South, requiring your full attention behind the wheel rather than the passive cruising of an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, the path lacks long, monotonous stretches, as evidenced by the longest uninterrupted segment being 0 miles on Union Road. This creates a constant, engaging pace that demands frequent adjustments throughout the 379.4-mile journey. Prepare for a road that shifts frequently and requires active navigation from start to finish.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 374.9 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 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cheektowaga, 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 49m. Total distance: 374.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 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 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.
