Origin
New City, NY
Morning in New City on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New City, 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
45m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New City, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This 29.3-mile drive from New City, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this relatively short distance. The drive remains within the Northeast region, traversing familiar New York landscapes. This route is best suited for travelers looking for a quick and direct way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 304 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 29
60 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Congers Road
3
Turn right onto NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
4
Continue on NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 304
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 304
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
8
Turn left onto NY 59
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 59
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
17
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
18
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
19
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
20
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 80 / Congers Road
Turn left onto CR 80 / Congers Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Smith Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 13 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
42 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
45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Palisades Interstate Parkway forms a significant portion of the journey, offering an uninterrupted stretch of 18.3 miles. This segment likely provides a consistent, higher-speed driving environment. As you transition towards The Bronx, the Cross Bronx Expressway will likely present a more urban, potentially busier, highway character. The overall profile is one of efficient, albeit sometimes fast-paced, road travel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 80 / Congers Road.
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 80 / Congers Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New City, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
New York
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Starting in New City, NY
Full guide →New City is the county seat and largest city in Rockland 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 45m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. 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.
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 (CR 80 / Congers Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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