Origin
Pleasantville, NY
Morning in Pleasantville on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasantville, 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
36m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasantville, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pleasantville to The Bronx is a quick, straightforward journey spanning approximately 22.7 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in about 31 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or weekend travelers moving between Westchester County and New York City. Since the entire drive stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent transition from suburban Pleasantville into the urban environment of The Bronx. There is no need for an overnight stay given the short duration and distance of this transit. It is a practical connection that serves as a functional link rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marble Avenue | 0.7 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:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Marble Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marble Avenue
3
Turn slight right
320 ft
·
15 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
355 ft
·
6 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
W 5 to 17 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
11 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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-distance interstate travel, this route features zero highway driving, keeping you on local roads for the entirety of the 22.7-mile trek. Because there are no highway stretches to rely on, your speed will remain moderate as you navigate the frequent curves and turns inherent to this local path. You will not find any exceptionally long, straight segments here, which keeps the experience feeling active and involved. Expect the character of the road to reflect a typical transit through populated areas, requiring you to stay alert through every intersection and maneuver.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Pleasantville, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasantville, NY
Full guide →Pleasantville is a village in Westchester County, New York. Downtown Pleasantville is very walkable, and has many independent restaurants, boutique shops, and grocery stores. The Jacob Burns Film Center, in the Rome Theater in downtown, was one of the first movie theaters in Westchester, and focuses primarily on independent, documentary, and world cinema.
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 36m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook 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: at 0.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (Sprain Brook 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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