Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Morningside Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY to Morningside Heights, NY is 8.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Cross Bronx Expressway, Henry Hudson Parkway, and Trans-Manhattan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward urban transit, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B quickly without venturing far. Consider this trip for a quick hop across town, especially if you're already in the area and need to reach your destination efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Morris Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marginal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hunt Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Morningside Heights, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
Continue on Unionport Road
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto East 177th Street
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn slight right
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on Marginal Street
Turn left onto Saint Clair Place
Turn slight right onto West 125th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 9A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward West 125th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Saint Clair Place
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
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
Late night in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Morningside Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Cross Bronx Expressway, Henry Hudson Parkway, and Trans-Manhattan Expressway, suggesting a pace that can vary. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 2.6 miles on the Cross Bronx Expressway, indicating periods of consistent highway driving. Expect a dynamic feel as you transition between these major arteries, typical of navigating within a dense metropolitan area.
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 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Morningside Heights, NY, road signs point toward Lower Level and Downtown.
Lower Level
Downtown
“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 16m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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