Trip from Port Henry, 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

5h 23m

Distance

262 mi

422 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 10m ★

6 AM

5h 24m

8 AM

5h 50m

10 AM

5h 33m

12 PM

5h 30m

3 PM

5h 34m

5 PM

5h 49m

8 PM

5h 15m

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

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Port Henry, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

This 262-mile drive from Port Henry, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 23 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, and NJ-17, the route is mostly highway driving with 57% on expressways. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, it's an economical journey. This trip is perfect for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

131 miles from Port Henry, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	93.9 mi	1h 50m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
North Hudson Road	6.8 mi	9m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
North Hudson-Moriah Road	5.8 mi	7m
Cross Bronx Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
US Highway 9	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 9N; NY 22

68 ft · 6 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Turn right onto CR 4

1.6 mi · 3 min · Dugway Road

Continue on CR 4

6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road

Continue on CR 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 4C

0.2 mi · 44 sec · County Highway 4C

Turn sharp left onto US 9

2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Blue Ridge Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 87

94 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 23-minute duration, departing from Port Henry in the morning is advisable to avoid later traffic. While it's a feasible day trip, plan for one stop to break up the 262 miles. The longest stretch without major interruption is over 118 miles on I-87, so consider fueling up before embarking on this segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the New York City metropolitan area, especially if traveling during peak hours.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131 miles from Port Henry, NY, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 58 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131 miles or 2h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Port Henry, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Henry, NY

This is one driving day of about 262 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Port Henry, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockport, NY

131 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.

Popular next leg

Stockport, NY to The Bronx, NY

112.3 mi · 2h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

South Glens Falls, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131 miles from Port Henry, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

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

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 149.7

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catskill, New York

1 mi

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leeds, New York

1.2 mi

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 149.7

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.7

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 149.7

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 243.3

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $30 to $50 mile 262

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 243.3

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 149.7

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

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 262

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 205.9

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 112.3

Guilderland, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74.9

Gansevoort, New York

+15185844353

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 262

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 262

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 262

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 113.2 and 260.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

114 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York

231.7 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

233.1 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

260.4 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.13 one way

$86.25 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$46.63	$93.27
premium	$4.92	$50.78	$101.56
diesel	$5.61	$57.85	$115.69

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

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.6	0	$27.51	$12.58
Efficient EV	65.5	0	$22.92	$10.48
EV Truck/SUV	104.8	1	$36.68	$16.77

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Port Henry, NY

Morning in Port Henry on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 6 to 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

46°F

Stockport, NY

131 mi in

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

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

5h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 262-mile route. While 57% of the drive is on highways like I-87 and NJ-17, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 118.6 miles on I-87, offering a period of consistent travel. The road character will shift as you move from the more rural Adirondack region towards the more developed areas closer to New York City.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 113.2 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 22 significant decision points across 262 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 113.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.7 miles (NY 17): 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 Port Henry, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.

Albany

113.2 mi in | ~2h 20m | via I 87

New York

113.2 mi in | ~2h 20m | via I 87

Buffalo

113.2 mi in | ~2h 20m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

247.2 mi in | ~4h 59m

Fort Lee

247.2 mi in | ~4h 59m

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 5h 23m. Total distance: 262 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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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Trip from Port Henry, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Gracie's Luncheonette

Gracie's Luncheonette

Barnwood Restaurant

Piccolo Trattoria

Honey Day Cafe

Tombolinos Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

Seconds Restaurant

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

Duaa’s Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ViaLynk Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

5 Wits Albany

American Italian Heritage Museum

Claremont Park

Shaker Heritage Society

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark

Roberto Clemente State Park

Isham Park

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Port Henry, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 23m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Saratoga National Historical Park

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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