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Trip from Minoa, 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

5h 21m

Distance

263.1 mi

423 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 8m ★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m

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

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name for several Bronze-Age cities in Crete

Minoa, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

This 263.1-mile journey from Minoa, NY, to The Bronx, NY, will take you approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, this route focuses heavily on highway travel, with 64% of it being on major interstates. You'll be navigating primarily via I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380. Expect a fuel cost of around $43 for this drive, which spans within the Northeast region. This highway-focused trip is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

131.6 miles from Minoa, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 125.9 mi 2h 28m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
I 481 8.2 mi 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Kirkville Road 3 mi 5m
Cross Bronx Expressway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 125.9 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Costello Parkway

15 ft · 0 sec · Costello Parkway
2

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North Main Street
3

Continue on Schepps Corners Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Schepps Corners Road
4

Turn left onto Kirkville Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kirkville Road
5

Keep slight left at fork onto Kirkville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Kirkville Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 481 South
7

Merge onto I 481

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 481
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

203 ft · 4 sec
Exit 1 Toward Brighton Avenue
9

Enter roundabout onto East Glen Avenue

114 ft · 2 sec · East Glen Avenue
10

Continue on East Glen Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Glen Avenue
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
12

Merge onto I-81

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I-81
13

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

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.
16

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.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
18

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
19

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

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.
21

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.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
25

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
27

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
28

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
30

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
32

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
37

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
38

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
39

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
40

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
41

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
42

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Minoa, NY, to bypass potential traffic as you near The Bronx. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The longest stretch without a planned stop is 125.9 miles on I-81, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. Budgeting approximately $43 for fuel is a good starting point for this 263.1-mile trip. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380 to ensure you're on the most efficient path.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.6 miles from Minoa, NY, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.9 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 58 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.6 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

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 Minoa, 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 Minoa, NY

This is one driving day of about 263.1 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Minoa, 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 125.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

132 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

Greene, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.6 miles from Minoa, 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 125.9 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

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 46min to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

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

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 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 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 85.7 and 253.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
139 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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...
7
248.1 mi into trip | ~4h 58m 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...
8
253.6 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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
253.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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

$43.31 one way

$86.62 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $46.83 $93.66
premium $4.92 $50.99 $101.99
diesel $5.61 $58.09 $116.18

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.9 0 $27.63 $12.63
Efficient EV 65.8 0 $23.02 $10.52
EV Truck/SUV 105.2 1 $36.83 $16.84

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Minoa, NY

Morning in Minoa on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 13 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

43 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

5h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 254
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 254
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 254
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 254
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 254
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 254
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 64% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 125.9 miles on I-81, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The character of the road is largely defined by these high-speed corridors, making it a direct and functional drive. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of roads like the Keystone Shortway and I-380 ensures a varied, though still highway-centric, path as you progress towards your destination.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.9 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 85.7 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 28 significant decision points across 263.1 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 85.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Mt Pocono

139 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 6

Milford

139.8 mi in | ~2h 49m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Minoa, NY

Full guide →

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 5h 21m. Total distance: 263.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 125.9 miles on I 81. 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 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 85.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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