If you are planning to travel from Lake Carmel to Bronx County, expect a straightforward 56.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both locations are within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical commute that avoids the complexities of multi-day travel, allowing you to reach your destination quickly and efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi
40m
I 684
10.1 mi
11m
I 84
6 mi
7m
Major Deegan Expressway
4.7 mi
7m
State Highway 311
0.9 mi
1m
Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
East 161st Street
0.5 mi
1m
Henry Hudson Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Carmel, NY and Bronx County, NY.
1
Start on Coleman Road
75 ft·8 sec·Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto Waccabuc Road
406 ft·17 sec·Waccabuc Road
3
Continue on Worthington Drive West
486 ft·22 sec·Worthington Drive West
4
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Barrett Hill Road
5
Turn left onto NY 52
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 52
6
Continue on NY 52
0.1 mi·10 sec·Snadbeck Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 311
0.1 mi·13 sec·Snadbeck Avenue
8
Continue on NY 311
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 311
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
10
Merge onto I 84
6.0 mi·7 min·I 84
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 68AToward I 684 South: White PlainsUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 684
10 mi·11 min·I 684
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi·40 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi·1 min·Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 87
4.7 mi·7 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 5Toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Yankee StadiumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Macombs Dam Bridge
0.1 mi·27 sec·Macombs Dam Bridge
21
Turn right onto East 161st Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 161st Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on East 161st Street
461 ft·25 sec·East 161st Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
East 161st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Lake Carmel, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
7
18.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
6
48.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
49.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Y...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.98 one way
$17.96 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$9.74
$19.49
premium
$4.85
$10.59
$21.19
diesel
$4.80
$10.48
$20.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.7
0
$5.83
$2.66
Efficient EV
13.9
0
$4.86
$2.22
EV Truck/SUV
22.2
0
$7.77
$3.55
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Jul 2, 2026
Origin
Lake Carmel, NY
Evening
in Lake Carmel on Monday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
W 3 to 8 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:56AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Bronx County, NY
Evening
in Bronx County on Monday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
W 5 to 9 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:56AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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
1h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share for the trip is 0%. You will navigate sections like Waccabuc Road, Worthington Drive West, and Barrett Hill Road, which offer a more technical driving experience than a typical highway. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Waccabuc Road, you should stay alert for frequent turns. This path offers a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to high-speed, straight-line travel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
This 55.5-mile drive is a perfect, easy same-day round trip, taking just about 1 hour and 18 minutes each way. You'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough at 55.5 miles for kids, but the 10/10 complexity rating means parents will be doing a lot of navigating, not relaxing.
Solo Traveler
While the 55.5-mile distance is very manageable for a solo traveler, the 10/10 complexity rating suggests you'll need to be extra focused on navigation for this 1h 18m drive.
EV Driver
With a 55.5-mile distance and 10 EV DC fast chargers noted, this route is absolutely short enough for a single charge, making it an easy EV trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bronx County, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bronx County, NY before heading back.
