Origin
The Bronx, NY
Night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Massena, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 45m
Distance
358.2 mi
576 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 36m
★
6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 52m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 53m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 40m
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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Massena, NY
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Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Massena, NY is 358.2 miles and takes about 7h 45m via NY 17 and the Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you within New York State the entire way, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards the more rural northern part of the state. Expect a drive that blends highway travel with more winding local roads, making it a good option if you prefer a bit of variety over a straight interstate shot. With just one day recommended, you'll want to get an early start to comfortably cover the distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.1 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 97.7 mi | 1h 53m |
| Santa Clara Road | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| Adirondack Trail | 8.9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Massena, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
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30 sec
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Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
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15 sec
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Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi
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30 sec
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Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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Unionport Road
6
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Morris Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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East Tremont Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft
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13 sec
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East 177th Street
9
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
506 ft
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8 sec
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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
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3 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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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
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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
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
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9 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
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9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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NJ 17
25
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
26
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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NY 787
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
32
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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NY 7
33
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
34
Merge onto I 87
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
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Adirondack Northway
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
36
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi
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2 min
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US Highway 9
37
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
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State Highway 73
38
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 9N
39
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
40
Continue on NY 73
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
41
Turn slight left onto CR 35
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Old Military Road
42
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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Saranac-Placid Road
43
Continue on NY 86
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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Lake Flower Avenue
44
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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River Street
45
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Church Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
490 ft
·
12 sec
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Bloomingdale Avenue
47
Turn right onto NY 86
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Broadway Street
48
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Lake Colby Drive
49
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Harrietstown Road
50
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 86
51
Continue on NY 86
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
52
Turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi
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12 min
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Adirondack Trail
53
Turn left onto NY 458
17 mi
·
25 min
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Santa Clara Road
54
Continue on NY 458
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Clara Road
55
Turn slight left onto NY 458
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 458
56
At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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NY 11B
57
Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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County Road 49
58
Continue on County Road 49
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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County Road 49
59
Turn left onto CR 49
5.9 mi
·
10 min
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Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
60
Continue on NY 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 420
61
At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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State Highway 11C
62
Turn left onto NY 420
11 mi
·
16 min
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South Main Street
63
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 45-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from The Bronx to maximize daylight. With only two suggested stops, plan them strategically to break up the 358.2 miles. Consider using the 111.7-mile stretch on NY 17 as a good point for your first break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto less populated stretches of the Adirondack Northway and Santa Clara Road, as services may be more spread out. Given it's a single-day trip, flexibility is key, but having a general idea of where you'll refuel will be helpful.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.1 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massena, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 358.2 miles and 7h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 425 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
9
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
8
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.96 one way
$117.92 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.76 | $127.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.43 | $138.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.09 | $158.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.61 | $17.19 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.34 | $14.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.3 | 1 | $50.15 | $22.92 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Massena, NY
Night in Massena on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 172.9
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with about 50% of it being highway. You'll encounter a mix of driving experiences, from faster highway sections to navigating more varied local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 111.7 miles on NY 17, offering a segment of more consistent travel before you transition to other main roads like the Adirondack Northway and Santa Clara Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in road type and speed as you progress north.
Only 50% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.7 mi on NY 17.
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 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 42 significant decision points across 358.2 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Massena, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
29.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NY 17
Troy
140.8 mi in
|
~2h 50m
Saratoga Springs
150.4 mi in
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~3h 4m
Glens Falls
153.8 mi in
|
~3h 9m
Keene Valley
252.3 mi in
|
~5h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“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
- • 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
Arriving in Massena, NY
Full guide →Massena is in upstate New York right on the Saint Lawrence River which forms the border with Canada. There is a bridge to the Canadian town of Cornwall a few miles downriver. Forty miles (60 km) upriver is another bridge linking Ogdensburg, New York to Prescott, Ontario.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 45m. Total distance: 358.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Massena, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Massena, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
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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