Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 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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Port Richmond, NY
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The Bronx, NY to Port Richmond, NY is 29.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Tonnelle Avenue and NJ 440, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive primarily within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. You'll be navigating urban and suburban landscapes for the duration of this trip. Given its short length and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey, offering a practical way to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Port Richmond, 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 left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Continue on NJ 63
Turn straight onto CR 501
Turn right onto 76th Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Take the exit
Turn left onto Morningstar Road
Turn left onto Walker Street
At end of road, turn left onto Port Richmond Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$17
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Port Richmond on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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 bag of road types, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on main roads like Tonnelle Avenue and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, interspersed with other local arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue, providing a consistent pace for that segment. Expect the road to transition between more congested urban environments and potentially more open highway sections as you progress towards your destination.
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 6.6 miles in near US 1; US 9; US 46.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 30 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): 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 Port Richmond, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Upper Level
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
“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 48m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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