Origin
Rye, NY
Late night in Rye on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, 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
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.5-mile drive from Rye, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is estimated to take around 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of about $3, this route is both convenient and budget-friendly. You'll primarily travel on the New England Thruway and then transition to local roads like Boston Road and White Plains Road. The journey is characterized by its numerous turns, suggesting a local feel rather than a highway-only experience. Plan for a straightforward commute with minimal need for overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Boston Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| White Plains Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Playland Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Conner Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cruger Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Playland Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Hollers Avenue
215 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hollers Avenue
9
Turn right onto Conner Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Conner Street
10
Turn left onto US 1
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
13
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
14
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
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 13
Toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1 / Boston Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Boston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
New England Thruway
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
41 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
27m 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 drive with a 'turn-heavy local' profile, meaning you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire 15.5 miles. While 100% of the route involves highway driving, it's broken up by more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.9 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a chance to settle in. However, be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate through towns and neighborhoods. This isn't a straight shot; it requires your attention to navigate the twists and turns.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on New England Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Rye, NY
Full guide →Founded 1660
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.
Top landmarks
- • Playland — amusement park in Rye, New York
- • Boston Post Road Historic District — historic district in Rye, New York
- • 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House — house in Rye, United States of America
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 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on New England Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 in tolls one way, starting with New England 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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