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Trip from Sardinia, NY to The Bronx, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
353.6 mi
569 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 9m
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6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 25m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sardinia, NY
Efrem Efre
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Sardinia, NY to The Bronx, NY is 353.6 miles and takes about 7h 19m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast, predominantly in New York State. It's a largely efficient trip, primarily utilizing major expressways for most of the distance. Given the manageable duration and fuel cost, it's well-suited for a single-day transit, though planning for a mid-trip stop is sensible.
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
176.8 miles from Sardinia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m 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 |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 39 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Portage Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900
Quietest
1 AM
~430 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sardinia, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on CR 225
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Savage Road
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Turn sharp left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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State Highway 39
3
Continue on NY 39
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Schutt Road
4
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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State Highway 16
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Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Olean Road
6
Turn left onto NY 39
1.1 mi
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2 min
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State Route 39
7
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
8
Continue on NY 39
18 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 39
9
Turn right onto NY 436
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Denton Corners Road
10
Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
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3 min
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NY 19A; NY 436
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Turn left onto NY 436
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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Hamilton Street
12
Turn left onto NY 436
360 ft
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8 sec
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Main Street
13
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
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8 min
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Portage Street
14
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
15
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
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16 min
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Nunda-Dansville Road
16
Continue on NY 436
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Ossian Street
17
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Spruce Street
18
Turn slight right onto NY 36
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Clara Barton Street
19
Continue on NY 36
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Hornell Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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33 sec
21
Merge onto I 390
22 mi
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25 min
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Genesee Expressway
22
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
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2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
28
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
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.
32
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
34
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
36
Take the ramp
472 ft
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12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
37
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
312 ft
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4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
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
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
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
46
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Noble Avenue
47
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Bronx River Avenue
48
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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East Tremont Avenue
49
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Cruger Avenue
51
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid traffic, especially as you get closer to The Bronx. With 2 recommended stops, you can easily break up the 353.6 miles. Consider stopping around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 100 miles, and plan your fill-ups accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is around $57, so budget for that. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but don't underestimate the time needed for the final approach into the city.
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 176.8 miles from Sardinia, NY, or about 3h 43m 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 78 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.8 miles or 3h 43m 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 1m
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 Sardinia, 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 Sardinia, NY
This is one driving day of about 353.6 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Sardinia, 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
177 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.8 miles from Sardinia, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Nichols Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Campbell Rest Area
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Owego Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Broome Gateway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kanona Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.4 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Rest Area
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 176.1 and 344.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
176.1 mi into trip
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~3h 42m 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
229.5 mi into trip
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~4h 45m 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
338.6 mi into trip
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~6h 55m 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
344 mi into trip
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~7h 1m 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
344.3 mi into trip
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~7h 2m 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
$57.20 one way
$114.40 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $62.07 | $124.15 |
| premium | $4.85 | $67.49 | $134.98 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $66.77 | $133.53 |
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
$57
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.1 | 1 | $37.13 | $16.97 |
| Efficient EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.4 | 1 | $49.50 | $22.63 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Sardinia, NY
Late night in Sardinia on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Smoke
SW 0 to 3 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Late night in The Bronx on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
N 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
81°F
Barton, NY
177 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 19m 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 353.6
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 353.6
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 341.4
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...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 341.4
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 341.4
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
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 341.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 66% of this 353.6-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break is 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect to transition from expressway driving to more varied road types as you approach your destination. The route features a significant amount of highway driving, suggesting a generally consistent speed limit and fewer immediate exits for much of the trip.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 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?
9/10
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 176.1 miles in near I 81.
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 31 significant decision points across 353.6 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 176.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 338.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,936 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
2,255 ft
Total Descent
3,696 ft
Highest Point
1,936 ft
~252.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,883 ft
Notable High Points
1,936 ft at ~252.5 miles
+1,118 ft prominence
1,036 ft at ~303.1 miles
+705 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 Sardinia, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
229.5 mi in
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~4h 45m
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via US 6
Milford
230.2 mi in
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~4h 46m
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via I 84; I 380
About the Cities
Starting in Sardinia, NY
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 353.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 19m 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.
Yes — we found about 32 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 176.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 338.6 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 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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