Origin
Hilton, NY
Afternoon in Hilton on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 10m
Distance
337.7 mi
544 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 0m
★
6 AM
7h 11m
8 AM
7h 33m
10 AM
7h 18m
12 PM
7h 16m
3 PM
7h 20m
5 PM
7h 32m
8 PM
7h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hilton, NY to The Bronx, NY is 337.7 miles and takes about 7h 10m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York State. You'll spend nearly half your time on major highways, so expect a mix of cruising and more local road driving. Given the 7-hour estimate, it's definitely doable in one day, but planning your stops will be key to a smooth experience.
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
168.9 miles from Hilton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m 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 |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on NY 18
104 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Avenue
2
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
367 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton-Parma Corners Road
5
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parma Center Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 18; NY 261
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Manitou Road
7
Turn left onto NY 104
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Ridge Road
8
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on NY 104
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
11
Merge onto NY 590
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
16
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
19
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
20
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
22
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
24
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
25
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
26
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
27
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
28
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
29
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
31
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
32
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
33
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
34
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
36
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
42
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
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.
44
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.
45
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
46
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
48
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
50
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
51
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
53
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
55
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
57
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
60
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
61
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
62
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
63
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
64
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
65
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Hilton, NY, aiming to be on your way before 8 AM. This will help you avoid some of the heavier traffic, especially as you get closer to The Bronx. With two planned stops, you can break up the 337.7 miles effectively, perhaps one around the halfway point and another closer to your destination. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 100 miles on I 81, so ensure you're fueled up before that segment. The $56 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices.
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 168.9 miles from Hilton, NY, or about 3h 44m 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 74 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 3h 44m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hilton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hilton, NY
This is one driving day of about 337.7 miles and 7h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Hilton, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from Hilton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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 435 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 328.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
8
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
9
213.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m 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
328.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m 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
328.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m 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
$55.59 one way
$111.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $60.11 | $120.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.45 | $130.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.56 | $149.12 |
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
$56
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.46 | $16.21 |
| Efficient EV | 84.4 | 0 | $29.55 | $13.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.1 | 1 | $47.28 | $21.61 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
2:28 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
5 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is split nearly evenly between highways and surface roads, with 49% of the route on major highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a chance for consistent cruising. After this, expect transitions to surface roads which might mean more varied speed limits and increased interaction with local traffic. Keep an eye out for the frequent exits and potential merging as you approach more populated areas.
Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
65 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 21.2 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 43 significant decision points across 337.7 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 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hilton, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Rochester
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Clyde
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Mt Pocono
213.6 mi in
|
~4h 37m
|
via US 6
Milford
214.4 mi in
|
~4h 38m
|
via I 84; I 380
About the Cities
Starting in Hilton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1885
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 7h 10m. Total distance: 337.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 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 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 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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