The Bronx, NY to Fredonia, NY is 396.5 miles and takes about 8h 24m via Christopher Columbus Highway and Market Street, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily sticks to surface roads, offering a more grounded travel experience across the Northeast. With two recommended stops and a longest stretch of 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, it's designed for a comfortable pace over two days. Plan for a budget-conscious trip with an estimated fuel cost of $66, making it an accessible option for exploring New York.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.3 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
200 mi
3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi
1h 20m
Market Street
15.6 mi
19m
State Highway 60
14.4 mi
18m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
PA 948
8.6 mi
12m
North Main Street
7.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,076 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,665
Quietest
1 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 The Bronx, NY and Fredonia, NY.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft·30 sec·Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft·15 sec·Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Unionport Road
6
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Morris Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Tremont Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft·13 sec·East 177th Street
9
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
506 ft·8 sec·Sheridan Boulevard
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward I 80 West: Paterson, HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
26
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
27
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
28
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
30
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
31
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
32
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
33
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
34
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
35
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
37
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
38
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
39
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
41
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
42
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
43
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
44
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
46
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·Market Street
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Foote Avenue
48
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
49
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Glenview Avenue
50
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
51
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Maple Street
52
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Allen Street
53
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft·5 sec·Winsor Street
54
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·22 sec·this road
55
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi·2 min·Winsor Street Bridge
56
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·5 sec·Newton Avenue
57
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
58
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Marvin Parkway
59
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
60
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
61
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
62
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
63
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·31 sec·NY-60
64
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
65
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 60
66
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
67
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi·8 min·State Highway 60
68
Enter roundabout onto US 20
225 ft·3 sec·Main Street
69
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
70
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft·2 sec·Temple Street
71
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 24m estimated driving time, splitting this into two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early to make the most of your first day, allowing ample time for stops. With two planned stops, you can comfortably break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 200-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated $66 fuel cost provides a good budget baseline for planning your refueling stops.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.3 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 198.3 miles or 3h 53m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 45
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Bronxdale Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.4 mi into trip|~4m in|Sheridan Boulevard
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
8
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
7 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
9.3 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.14 one way
$128.28 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$69.61
$139.21
premium
$4.85
$75.68
$151.36
diesel
$4.80
$74.87
$149.73
Estimated Tolls: $16.28
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.28
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119
1
$41.63
$19.03
Efficient EV
99.1
1
$34.69
$15.86
EV Truck/SUV
158.6
1
$55.51
$25.38
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning
in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
NW 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Morning
in Fredonia on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 24m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 12% on highways. You'll encounter the Christopher Columbus Highway and Market Street as main thoroughfares. The longest contiguous stretch on a highway is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect more frequent intersections and lower average speeds once you transition from highway segments.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
71 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
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 45 significant decision points across 396.5 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,764 ft53 ft
Total Climb
3,579 ft
Total Descent
2,904 ft
Highest Point
1,764 ft
~283.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,711 ft
Notable High Points
1,437 ft at ~113.3 miles+577 ft prominence
1,627 ft at ~198.3 miles+571 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Fredonia, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.28 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 34 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 Fredonia, 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 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, NY before the return drive.
