Origin
North Boston, NY
Night in North Boston on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Boston, 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
7h 51m
Distance
374.4 mi
603 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 42m
★
6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 58m
12 PM
7h 56m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Boston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 374.4-mile journey from North Boston, NY to The Bronx, NY is a substantial drive, estimated to take 7 hours and 51 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused trip, it's feasible as a single-day adventure, but with 2 recommended stops, you might find yourself wanting to break it up. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $61. You'll be spending most of your time on major expressways, making it a direct, albeit long, passage through the Northeast region of New York. This route is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency and a straightforward drive.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.2 miles from North Boston, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| Perry Center Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Boston, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Zimmerman Road
21 ft
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6 sec
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Zimmerman Road
2
Turn left onto NY 391
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Boston State Road
3
Continue on NY 391
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Hamburg Springville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto US 219
4.5 mi
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5 min
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US 219
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 20A: Orchard Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 20A
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Big Tree Road
8
Continue on US 20A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Quaker Street
9
Continue on US 20A
5.2 mi
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8 min
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Quaker Road
10
Continue on US 20A
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Hamburg Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
35 ft
·
0 sec
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Hamburg Street
12
Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
99 ft
·
1 sec
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Hamburg Street
13
Continue on US 20A; NY 16; NY 78
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street
14
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi
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15 min
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Big Tree Road
15
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
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15 min
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Varysburg Road
16
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Buffalo Road
17
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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West Buffalo Street
18
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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Perry Center Road
19
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Perry Road
20
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Mount Morris Road
21
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
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4 min
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North Main Street
22
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Sonyea Road
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
24
Merge onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
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Genesee Expressway
25
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
30
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
31
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
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.
33
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.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
35
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
37
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
39
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
40
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
42
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
44
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
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50 sec
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Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
49
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Noble Avenue
50
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Bronx River Avenue
51
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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East Tremont Avenue
52
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
53
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Cruger Avenue
54
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hour 51 minute duration, an early morning departure is advisable if you plan to complete this 374.4-mile drive in one day. With 2 planned stops, aim to space them out to avoid fatigue, perhaps after covering the longest stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during longer highway segments, and consider the $61 fuel cost when budgeting. This route is best tackled with a full tank and a clear understanding of the highway stretches ahead.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.2 miles from North Boston, NY, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 82 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.2 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 33m
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 North Boston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Boston, NY
This is one driving day of about 374.4 miles and 7h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from North Boston, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.2 miles from North Boston, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 197 and 365.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
197 mi into trip
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~4h 14m in
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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
250.3 mi into trip
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~5h 18m in
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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
359.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 28m in
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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
364.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 34m 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
365.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 34m 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
$61.63 one way
$123.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.64 | $133.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.57 | $145.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.66 | $165.33 |
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.31 | $17.97 |
| Efficient EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.76 | $14.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.8 | 1 | $52.42 | $23.96 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
6 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
7h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 374.4
View on nps.gov
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 374.4
View on nps.gov
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 374.4
View on nps.gov
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 374.4
View on nps.gov
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 374.4
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 361.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 61% of this 374.4-mile trip, primarily utilizing the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a significant period of consistent driving. While largely on expressways, be prepared for the dynamic nature of these major arteries as they connect different parts of the state. The character of the drive is geared towards covering ground efficiently rather than leisurely sightseeing.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 197 miles in near I 81.
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 28 significant decision points across 374.4 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 197 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 359.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,906 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
2,855 ft
Total Descent
3,628 ft
Highest Point
1,906 ft
~267.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,854 ft
Notable High Points
1,444 ft at ~26.7 miles
+618 ft prominence
1,600 ft at ~80.2 miles
+567 ft prominence
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 North Boston, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
250.3 mi in
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~5h 18m
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via US 6
Milford
251.1 mi in
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~5h 19m
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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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 51m. Total distance: 374.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 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 197 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 359.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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