Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Cornwall, NY
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If you are looking to escape the city for a quick getaway, the 54.6-mile journey from The Bronx to Cornwall is a straightforward excursion. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip rather than an overnight commitment. You will navigate through the Northeast, transitioning from the dense urban environment of The Bronx into the quieter landscape of Cornwall. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite affordable for a spontaneous outing. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience. It is a practical option when you want to reach your destination without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9W | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| NY 303 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jerome Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Cornwall, 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
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
Turn left onto NY 303
Continue on US 9W
Continue on US 9W
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
Continue on US 9W
Turn right onto Mountain Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 218
Turn uturn onto NY 218
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 53.5 — 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 Gun Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn uturn onto NY 218 / Hudson Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
Forget about cruising down a monotonous interstate; this trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you will navigate through various neighborhoods rather than merging into high-speed traffic. Your journey centers on Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, and Rhinelander Avenue, which provide a continuous, winding path toward your destination. Since the longest stretch is 0 miles on Bronxdale Avenue, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing road conditions. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention, offering a very different feel from the typical open-road highway experience.
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 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,657 ft
Total Descent
1,548 ft
Highest Point
1,237 ft
~49.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,237 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Cornwall, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
“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 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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