Trip from Machias, 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 Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 18m

Distance

362 mi

583 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 8m ★

6 AM

7h 19m

8 AM

7h 40m

10 AM

7h 26m

12 PM

7h 24m

3 PM

7h 27m

5 PM

7h 39m

8 PM

7h 12m

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

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Machias, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

Machias, NY to The Bronx, NY is 362 miles and takes about 7h 18m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the state's western region towards the metropolitan area. With mostly highway driving, it's a straightforward path that's manageable in a single day. Plan for a relatively efficient drive, given the 72% highway share.

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

181 miles from Machias, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	164.5 mi	3h 11m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
State Highway 16	10.6 mi	15m
Main Street	7.8 mi	11m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 164.5 mi, about 3h 11m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900

Quietest

1 AM

~430 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 16

1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 16

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16; NY 98

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 16; NY 98

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on NY 16; NY 98

5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16

5.8 mi · 8 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 16

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

164 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour driving time, starting early in the morning from Machias is recommended to maximize daylight. You've budgeted for 2 stops, which is a good pace for a drive of this length to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is 164.5 miles. The fuel cost estimate of $60 is based on current averages, so confirm prices as you go. This is a single-day drive, so you have flexibility with your timing.

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 181 miles from Machias, NY, or about 3h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.5 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181 miles or 3h 37m 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

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 Machias, 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 Machias, NY

This is one driving day of about 362 miles and 7h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Machias, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 164.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barton, NY

181 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

Howard, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norwich, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181 miles from Machias, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.7 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 184.6 and 352.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

184.6 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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

237.9 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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...

347 mi into trip | ~6h 55m 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...

352.5 mi into trip | ~7h 1m 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...

352.8 mi into trip | ~7h 1m 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

$58.56 one way

$117.12 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$63.55	$127.10
premium	$4.85	$69.09	$138.19
diesel	$4.80	$68.35	$136.70

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

$59

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.6	1	$38.01	$17.38
Efficient EV	90.5	1	$31.68	$14.48
EV Truck/SUV	144.8	1	$50.68	$23.17

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Machias, NY

Late night in Machias on Tuesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Patchy Smoke

N 8 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

84°F

Barton, NY

181 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

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

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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 ~30 min detour Free near mile 349.5

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 72% of this 362-mile trip on highways, which means a good amount of cruising. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 164.5 miles, primarily on the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a mostly highway profile until you approach the New York City area, where you'll encounter more frequent exits and merging traffic as you transition to surface roads.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 164.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 184.6 miles in near I 81.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 22 significant decision points across 362 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 184.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 237.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,092 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

2,494 ft

Total Descent

4,126 ft

Highest Point

2,092 ft

~51.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,040 ft

Notable High Points

2,092 ft at ~51.7 miles +532 ft prominence

1,916 ft at ~258.6 miles +787 ft prominence

827 ft at ~310.3 miles +531 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Mt Pocono

237.9 mi in | ~4h 45m | via US 6

Milford

238.7 mi in | ~4h 46m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Machias, NY

Full guide →

Franklinville is a town and village in Cattaraugus County, New York.

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 18m. Total distance: 362 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 164.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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.

Yes — we found about 33 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-80

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest area

Rest Area

Nichols Rest Area

Rest Area

Campbell Rest Area

Crescent Lake Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Owego Rest Area

Broome Gateway Rest Area

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Rest Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

Rest Area

Friendship Rest Area

Hornellsville Scenic Overlook/ Texting Zone / Parking Area

Kanona Rest Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

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Penn-Can Travel Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Onvo Travel Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Machias, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 18m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Machias, NY

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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