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Trip from Marion, 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

6h 33m

Distance

307 mi

494 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 21m ★
6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 26m

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

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Marion, NY

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The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

This 307-mile journey from Marion, NY, to The Bronx, NY, will take approximately 6 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 52%, it's a manageable drive that can be completed in a single day, though you'll want to factor in at least one stop. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $51. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a mix of driving experiences. It's designed for a straightforward, albeit turn-heavy, local drive, so be prepared for that pace as you make your way south.

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

153.5 miles from Marion, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m 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
New York State Thruway 19.2 mi 22m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
State Route 21 7.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 207

62 ft · 4 sec · Buffalo Street
2

Turn right onto CR 216

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto NY 21

2.2 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road
4

Continue on NY 21

3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21
5

At end of road, turn right onto NY 21; NY 31

0.6 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street
6

Turn left onto NY 21

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Canandaigua Street
7

Continue on NY 21

1.1 mi · 1 min · Canandaigua Road
8

Continue on NY 21

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21
9

Continue on NY 21

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 90 East
12

Merge onto I 90

19 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
15

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
16

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
20

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
21

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
24

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
25

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
27

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
29

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
30

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

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.
34

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.
35

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.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

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.
40

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.
41

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
42

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
44

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
45

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
46

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
47

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
49

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
51

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
53

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
56

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
57

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
58

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
59

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
60

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
61

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 33-minute drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach The Bronx. With a single recommended stop, plan for a break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest continuous stretch is 98.8 miles on I 81, so keep that in mind for your planning. Given the $51 fuel cost, ensure your tank is topped off before you depart Marion to maximize your driving time and minimize unnecessary stops. Pay attention to posted speed limits, particularly as you transition off the main highways.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.5 miles from Marion, NY, or about 3h 24m 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 68 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.5 miles or 3h 24m 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 20m

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 Marion, 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 Marion, NY

This is one driving day of about 307 miles and 6h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Marion, 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 Deposit, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deposit, NY

154 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.

Popular next leg

Deposit, NY to The Bronx, NY

152.3 mi · 3h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Marcellus, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.5 miles from Marion, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 28min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 297.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
32.7 mi into trip | ~43m 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
7
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
182.9 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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
297.5 mi into trip | ~6h 15m 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
297.8 mi into trip | ~6h 16m 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

$49.89 one way

$99.79 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $54.00 $108.01
premium $4.87 $58.81 $117.63
diesel $5.61 $67.78 $135.56

Estimated Tolls: $16.96

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (19.2 mi) $0.96

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

$50

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.1 1 $32.24 $14.74
Efficient EV 76.8 0 $26.86 $12.28
EV Truck/SUV 122.8 1 $42.98 $19.65

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 20, 2026

Origin

Marion, NY

Afternoon in Marion on Tuesday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

2:30 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

4 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

6h 33m 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?

The personality of this 307-mile drive is best described as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While 52% of your journey will be on highways, including a significant 98.8-mile stretch on I 81, the overall feel is not one of constant interstate cruising. Expect a more varied experience with navigation and road changes as you transition between routes like I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and I 380. This means you'll encounter more frequent turns and potentially slower local road segments mixed in with the faster highway portions.

Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
61 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 32.7 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 39 significant decision points across 307 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 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.9 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.

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

Clyde

32.7 mi in | ~43m

Mt Pocono

182.9 mi in | ~3h 59m | via US 6

Milford

183.7 mi in | ~4h | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Marion, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1795

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 6h 33m. Total distance: 307 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 33m 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 $16.96 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 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.9 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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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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