Spanning 417.1 miles across New York State, this journey from Lakewood to The Bronx is a significant undertaking that takes approximately 6 hours and 43 minutes. Because this route avoids major highways entirely, it is best suited for a single, focused day of driving rather than a casual afternoon jaunt. You should budget about $66 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive remains within the Northeast region, the transition from the quiet surroundings of Lakewood to the density of The Bronx is substantial. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, ensure you are prepared for a long day behind the wheel before committing to this trek.
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
186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi
18m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
5m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on West Summit Street
0.9 mi·3 min·West Summit Street
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Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi·3 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi·6 min·Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on CR 69
1.0 mi·1 min·Big Tree Road
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Continue on PA 69
0.6 mi·1 min·Forrest Street
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Turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft·12 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi·36 sec·Mechanic Street
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Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi·5 min·Jackson Run Road
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Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
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Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi·12 min·Jackson Run Road
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Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi·2 min·Market Street
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Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
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Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
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Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
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Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
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At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
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Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
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Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
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Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
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Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
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Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
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Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 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.
35
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.
37
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
42
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
46
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
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
54
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
55
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To manage the 6 hours and 43 minutes efficiently, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies exclusively on local roads, avoid leaving during peak traffic hours to prevent unnecessary delays on smaller streets. Your fuel budget of $66 should be secured before you depart, as local fueling options may be less frequent than those found along major highway corridors. A concrete tip for this specific path: keep a reliable GPS running at all times, as the reliance on local roads like Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road can make navigation trickier than sticking to a single highway. Stay alert to the changing road geometry, as the lack of highway segments means you will be encountering intersections more frequently throughout the day.
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 186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 4h 17m 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 41m
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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NY
This is one driving day of about 373.1 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Lakewood, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 371.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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24.7 mi into trip|~39m in|Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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358.2 mi into trip|~7h 32m 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...
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363.6 mi into trip|~7h 38m 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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363.9 mi into trip|~7h 38m 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
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371.5 mi into trip|~7h 50m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.41 one way
$122.83 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$66.41
$132.82
premium
$4.92
$72.31
$144.63
diesel
$5.61
$82.38
$164.75
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.5 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
111.9
1
$39.18
$17.91
Efficient EV
93.3
1
$32.65
$14.92
EV Truck/SUV
149.2
1
$52.23
$23.88
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 18, 2026
Origin
Lakewood, NY
Night
in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Night
in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 to 10 mph31% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Waverly, NY
187 mi in
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
13 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 55m 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 373.1
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 373.1
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 373.1
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 373.1
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 373.1
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 360.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of interstate travel; this trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local road personality. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your entire journey navigating Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, and Forrest Street. Expect a constant, hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention compared to a standard highway commute. The route keeps you on smaller, winding paths, which creates a very different pace than what you would encounter on major thoroughfares. Navigating these local corridors requires patience and consistent focus as you transition through the various segments of the journey.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 24.7 miles in near Crescent Park.
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 29 significant decision points across 373.1 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 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 358.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 55m. Total distance: 373.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m 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 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 358.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.6 miles: 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 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 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.
