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Trip from Newfane, 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

8h 13m

Distance

386.4 mi

622 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 6m ★
6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 20m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 9m

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

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town in Niagara County, New York, United States of America

Newfane, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

This 409.3-mile journey from Newfane, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is designed for a single day of driving, estimated to take about 6 hours and 43 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $67. This route is ideal for those who prefer a more direct, local feel to their travel, rather than extensive highway cruising. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's a manageable day trip for most.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

193.2 miles from Newfane, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
State Route 31 11.2 mi 12m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Ketchum Avenue

65 ft · 11 sec · Ketchum Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 78

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 78

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Lockport-Olcott Road
4

Turn left onto Dale Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Dale Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Hess Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hess Road
6

Turn left onto NY 104

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
7

Turn right onto CR 118

3.2 mi · 4 min · Orangeport Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto NY 31

5.7 mi · 7 min · Rochester Road
9

Continue on NY 31

1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
10

Continue on NY 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Maple Ridge Road
11

Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
12

Turn right onto NY 31

0.8 mi · 56 sec · East Center Street
13

Continue on NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
14

Turn straight onto NY 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
15

Continue on NY 31

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
16

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
17

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
18

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
19

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
20

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
21

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
22

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
23

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
24

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
25

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
26

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
27

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
28

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
29

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
30

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
32

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
34

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
35

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
37

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
38

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
39

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
40

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
41

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
42

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
43

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
44

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
45

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
46

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
47

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
48

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
49

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
50

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
51

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
52

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
53

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
54

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

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.
56

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.
57

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.
58

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
59

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
60

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

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.
62

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.
63

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
64

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
66

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
67

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
68

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
69

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
71

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
73

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
74

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
75

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
77

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
78

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
79

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
80

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
81

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
82

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
83

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 409.3-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Newfane to maximize daylight and minimize potential delays. With a duration of 6 hours and 43 minutes and a 0% highway share, it's a good idea to plan for your single stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. The estimated fuel cost is $67, so budget accordingly. A specific tip for this turn-heavy local drive: pre-download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on some of the local roads you'll be using.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.2 miles from Newfane, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 85 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.2 miles or 4h 17m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 193.2 miles or 4h 17m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 55m

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 Newfane, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newfane, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into The Bronx, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Newfane, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

193 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

193 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.2 miles from Newfane, 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.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.6

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

2.3 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.6

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 358.8

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 386.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 386.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 358.8

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $30 to $50 mile 386.4

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 358.8

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 386.4

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 386.4

New York, New York

+19172614093

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 55.2

Spencerport, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 138

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 110.4

Phelps, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.2

Spencerport, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 358.8

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 165.6

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 138

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 386.4

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 386.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 386.4

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 386.4

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 386.4

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 46

5 decision points cluster between mile 112 and 377.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
112 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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
208.9 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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
262.3 mi into trip | ~5h 40m 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
376.8 mi into trip | ~7h 55m 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
377.1 mi into trip | ~7h 56m 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

$63.60 one way

$127.21 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $68.78 $137.55
premium $4.92 $74.89 $149.78
diesel $5.61 $85.31 $170.62

Estimated Tolls: $17.50

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$64

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.9 1 $40.57 $18.55
Efficient EV 96.6 1 $33.81 $15.46
EV Truck/SUV 154.6 1 $54.10 $24.73

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newfane, NY

Night in Newfane on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Night in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 13 mph 4% chance 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

38 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

8h 13m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 386.4
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 133.2
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 386.4
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 119.9
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 386.4
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 386.4
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 409.3-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll be traversing roads like Main Street and Lockport-Olcott Road, which means frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile indicates a consistently local road network. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through communities rather than covering vast distances quickly. Keep your attention sharp for varying speed limits and local traffic patterns throughout the 6-hour and 43-minute journey.

Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
83 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 112 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 46 significant decision points across 386.4 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 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 Newfane, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

112 mi in | ~2h 23m

Mt Pocono

262.3 mi in | ~5h 40m | via US 6

Milford

263 mi in | ~5h 41m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

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?

Solo Traveler

8h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

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.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 193 miles on day one.

Expect about $17.50 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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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