Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Armonk, NY
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Traveling from The Bronx to Armonk is a straightforward 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate using local surface streets like Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, and Boston Road rather than relying on high-speed interstates. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. It serves as a practical, direct connection between these two New York locations, making it ideal for those who prefer to avoid the complexities of major highway systems.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 684 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armonk Bedford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Armonk, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
Continue on Bronx Park East
Continue on Boston Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto BR
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 684
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 22
Take the ramp
Turn sharp left onto NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Turn left onto NY 128
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 22 North: Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto NY 22 / Bedford Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Patchy Fog
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Armonk on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will be navigating surface roads for the entire 25.5-mile duration. This profile means you should prepare for frequent turns and constant adjustments rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the road remains consistent as you transition from the urban density of The Bronx toward Armonk. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, your focus will remain on the rhythm of local traffic and navigating the specific city streets outlined in the path.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
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 15 decision points packed into just 25.5 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 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Armonk, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
Cross County Parkway East
Mount Vernon
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.5 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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