Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Eastchester, NY
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If you are looking for a quick transition between the Bronx and Eastchester, this 10-mile journey is a straightforward commute. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate via the Bronx River Parkway, White Plains Road, and North Columbus Avenue, making it a simple hop through the Northeast region of New York. With a fuel cost estimate of only $2, it is an incredibly economical drive. This path is ideal for travelers who want to reach their destination quickly without the complexity of a long-haul itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| White Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Eastchester, 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 right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Avenue
Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Turn right onto Mill Road
Turn left onto Lincoln Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 4.9 — 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
Merge onto BR / Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Eastchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local navigation. Approximately 39% of your trip takes place on highways, providing a brief period of steady movement before transitioning to local roads. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.8 miles on the Bronx River Parkway. The road personality shifts from the faster pace of the parkway to the more controlled environment of White Plains Road and North Columbus Avenue. Because the total distance is only 10 miles, you will find the character of the road changes rapidly as you move toward your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (BR / Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Eastchester, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.
Bronx River Parkway North
White Plains
“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
Eastchester is a town in New York. The town includes the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, which are covered in separate articles.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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