Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning in Mount Vernon on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Vernon to The Bronx is a quick, 6.5-mile journey that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Gramatan Avenue, West 1st Street, and West Lincoln Avenue, as this route involves zero highway driving. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an extremely economical trip for your commute or local errands. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward, practical connection that functions best as a direct, no-fuss transit between these two New York points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Bronx River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bronx River Parkway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
6
Turn left onto Bronx River Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx River Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward BRP South
8
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
11
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
12
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
13
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
15
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
16
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gramatan Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Boston Road
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on navigating city streets and urban intersections. You won't find any long, open stretches here; in fact, the longest segment is 0 miles on Gramatan Avenue, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and traffic signals. This road personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you move between the two points. It is a functional, technical drive that demands you keep your eyes on the local street signs rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Bronx River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gramatan Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
149 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
114 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
149 ft
~0.5 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brp South along the way.
Brp South
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Vernon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County in New York.
Top landmarks
- • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site — national Historic Site of the United States
- • Trinity Episcopal Church Complex — church building in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
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
This 6.3-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape. You'll spend minimal time driving, with an estimated 13 minutes each way.
Family Friendly
With only 6.3 miles and an estimated 13 minutes of driving, this route is short enough to keep kids from getting bored. The mostly flat terrain and moderate 6/10 complexity make for a straightforward family journey.
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile drive is a comfortable solo distance, taking only about 13 minutes. It's a low-commitment trip for a solo traveler looking for a quick excursion.
EV Driver
At just 6.3 miles, this trip is easily doable on a single charge for most EVs, especially since there are 0 EV DC fast chargers available. You won't need to worry about finding a charger on this short route.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Bronx River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at The Bronx, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gramatan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at The Bronx, NY before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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