Origin
Nyack, NY
Morning in Nyack on Tuesday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nyack, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nyack to The Bronx covers a compact 25.4-mile stretch that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion and does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the journey between these two New York locations. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, keeping the travel environment consistent throughout. This route is an ideal choice if you are looking for a quick, straightforward transition between the suburbs and the city. It is a highly practical trek that avoids the need for heavy logistics or complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| New York State Thruway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 59 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Route 59
3
Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Merge onto I 87; I 287
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
12
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
13
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
14
Merge onto BR
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
17
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
18
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
19
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
21
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
22
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
New York State Thruway
(7.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:24AM 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
3 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
38m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this 25.4-mile path relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will navigate frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns and navigating surface streets. The journey maintains a consistent, technical feel from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and neighborhood transitions. It is a stark contrast to high-speed cruising, offering a grounded perspective of the local landscape as you move toward the city.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
177 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
258 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
177 ft
~6.8 mi in
Elevation Range
181 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.
Between Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
8.2 mi in
|
~12m
Bronx River Parkway South
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Sound View Park
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Nyack, NY
Full guide →Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
Top landmarks
- • Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home — historic house museum in Nyack, New York
- • United States Post Office — government building in Nyack, New York
- • St. Paul's United Methodist Church — church building in Nyack, 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 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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 9.8 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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: at 7.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): 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.
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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