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Trip from Fleming, 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

5h 25m

Distance

255.9 mi

412 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m

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

Downtown Fleming, NY, NY

Fleming, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

Fleming, NY to The Bronx, NY is 255.9 miles and takes about 5h 25m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, moving from upstate New York into the more populated areas around New York City. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a manageable one-day drive. It's a straightforward path if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

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

127.9 miles from Fleming, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
State Highway 90 12.9 mi 21m
West Lake Road 10.1 mi 13m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Cross Bronx Expressway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dublin Road

11 ft · 4 sec · Dublin Road
2

Turn right onto NY 34

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Street Road
3

Turn left onto Town Line Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Town Line Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto Wyckoff Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Wyckoff Road
5

Turn right onto NY 38

10 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
6

Continue on NY 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cayuga Street
7

Turn right onto NY 38

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Continue on NY 38

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 38
9

Continue on NY 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Turn left onto NY 90

13 mi · 21 min · State Highway 90
11

Turn right onto NY 281

0.4 mi · 1 min · South West Street
12

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
14

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

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.
17

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.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
20

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

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.
22

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.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
26

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
28

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
29

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
31

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
33

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
35

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
38

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
39

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
40

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
41

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
42

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
43

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Consider leaving Fleming, NY early in the morning to make the most of the daylight for this approximately 5 hour and 25 minute drive. With a total distance of 255.9 miles, it's a feasible one-day trip, but planning one stop for gas and a break around the halfway point is advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81. The estimated fuel cost is around $42, so budget accordingly. Being a single-day drive, you have flexibility; however, avoid peak New York City traffic by timing your arrival strategically.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.9 miles from Fleming, NY, or about 2h 47m 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 56 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.9 miles or 2h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 Fleming, 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 Fleming, NY

This is one driving day of about 255.9 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fleming, 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 City of Scranton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

128 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

Maine, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.9 miles from Fleming, 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 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 78.4 and 246.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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
131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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...
7
240.9 mi into trip | ~5h 2m 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...
8
246.4 mi into trip | ~5h 8m 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
246.6 mi into trip | ~5h 8m 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

$42.12 one way

$84.25 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $45.55 $91.10
premium $4.92 $49.60 $99.20
diesel $5.61 $56.50 $113.00

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

$42

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.8 0 $26.87 $12.28
Efficient EV 64 0 $22.39 $10.24
EV Truck/SUV 102.4 1 $35.83 $16.38

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Fleming, NY

Afternoon in Fleming on Tuesday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 25m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 57% of this drive on highways like I 81 and I 380. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 98.8 miles on I 81. Expect to transition from more open highway cruising to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. With a mixed highway and surface profile, you'll notice a change in traffic patterns and speed limits as you leave the interstate system.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 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

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 78.4 miles in near I 81.

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 30 significant decision points across 255.9 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 78.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fleming, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

131.8 mi in | ~2h 52m | via US 6

Milford

132.6 mi in | ~2h 53m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Fleming, 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 5h 25m. Total distance: 255.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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 $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 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 78.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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