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Trip from Fairport, NY to The Bronx, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

311.6 mi

501 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 25m ★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Perinton, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Fairport, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 337.4-mile journey from Fairport, NY, to The Bronx, NY, a drive that will take approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. This route is entirely contained within New York and is best suited as a single-day trip, though you could easily break it up if desired. With an estimated fuel cost of $55, this drive offers a practical way to travel between these two New York locations. The profile of this journey suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments along the way. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region for the entirety of your trip.

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

155.8 miles from Fairport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairport, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on NY 250

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on NY 250

3.9 mi · 7 min · Moseley Road
3

Turn left onto NY 96

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Pittsford-Victor Road
4

Continue on NY 96

1.3 mi · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 490

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Eastern Expressway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
40

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
42

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
47

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
52

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
53

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
54

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
55

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
56

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
57

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 24-minute estimated duration, this route is well-suited for a single day's travel. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential local traffic. With only one recommended stop and no specified longest stretch, you have flexibility in pacing. Plan for fuel stops as needed, keeping the $55 fuel cost in mind. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you navigate the numerous turns on Moseley Road and its continuations, as the local road network can be intricate.

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 155.8 miles from Fairport, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 69 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 155.8 miles or 3h 26m 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 24m

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 Fairport, 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 Fairport, NY

This is one driving day of about 311.6 miles and 6h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Fairport, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Deposit, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deposit, NY

156 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

Marcellus, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Fairport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 37

5 decision points cluster between mile 37.2 and 302.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
37.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
134.1 mi into trip | ~3h 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
9
187.5 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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...
8
302.1 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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...
9
302.3 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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

$51.29 one way

$102.58 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $55.46 $110.92
premium $4.92 $60.39 $120.79
diesel $5.61 $68.80 $137.59

Estimated Tolls: $17.50

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$51

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.5 1 $32.72 $14.96
Efficient EV 77.9 0 $27.27 $12.46
EV Truck/SUV 124.6 1 $43.62 $19.94

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Fairport, NY

Morning in Fairport on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

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

15 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 37m 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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 53.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 300.8
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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 311.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 43
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 300.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 300.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter any high-speed interstate travel. Expect a continuous series of turns and road changes as you make your way across the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the local nature of the drive implies frequent intersections and varying speed limits. You'll be on roads like Moseley Road, Pittsford-Victor Road, and Victor-Pittsford Road, so keep your attention focused on navigation and local traffic patterns throughout the journey.

Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

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 37.2 miles in.

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 37 significant decision points across 311.6 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 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.5 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 Fairport, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

37.2 mi in | ~47m

Mt Pocono

187.5 mi in | ~4h 4m | via US 6

Milford

188.3 mi in | ~4h 5m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Fairport, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1867

Right on New York's historic Erie Canal, Fairport today is what every old canalside village aspires to be, with its historic character, modern amenities, and friendly atmosphere. A suburb of Rochester, the village of Fairport is the business and recreational center for an area including the village, the surrounding town of Perinton and the hamlet of Egypt. The area has been inhabited by native Americans of the Seneca Nation since at least the 12th century. Europeans began settling as farmers here during the 18th century. The construction of the Erie Canal added modern forms of commerce in the 19th century. Today, this village of 5,500 people (2020) is an "outer ring" suburb of Rochester.

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 37m. Total distance: 311.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 37m 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 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.50 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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