Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Crugers, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
If you are looking to escape the city for a quick getaway, this 32.5-mile journey from The Bronx to Crugers is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 50 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays for this short distance. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both locations are situated in the Northeast, you will remain within the familiar landscape of New York State for the duration of the drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| NY 9A | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Springvale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Albany Post Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Crugers, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 9A
Turn left onto Springvale Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 31.4 — 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 ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Crugers on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning your speed will be dictated by local traffic and winding turns. The path is entirely composed of local roads, offering a more hands-on driving experience than a standard freeway cruise. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should anticipate a steady pace that requires constant navigation through smaller roads as you head toward Crugers.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A. 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 - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
“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 51m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). 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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