Trip from The Bronx, NY to Town Line, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 33m

Distance

367.4 mi

591 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 23m ★

6 AM

7h 33m

8 AM

7h 53m

10 AM

7h 40m

12 PM

7h 38m

3 PM

7h 41m

5 PM

7h 52m

8 PM

7h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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The Bronx, NY

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Town Line, NY

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Trip Overview

The Bronx, NY to Town Line, NY is 367.4 miles and takes about 7h 33m via I 86 and I 81, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive. Given the duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, though you could break it up if desired. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.

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

183.7 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Genesee Expressway	38.6 mi	44m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Broadway Road	13.9 mi	19m
Genesee Street	8.7 mi	13m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,190 veh/hr typical · worst 4,979

Quietest

1 AM

~446 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 103 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 Town Line, NY.

Start on Cruger Avenue

398 ft · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

384 ft · 15 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hunt Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

Continue on Unionport Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Unionport Road

Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue

Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto East 177th Street

413 ft · 13 sec · East 177th Street

Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

506 ft · 8 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on NY 63

3.0 mi · 4 min · Ellicott Street Road

Turn left onto US 20

6.5 mi · 8 min · Telephone Road

Continue on US 20

14 mi · 19 min · Broadway Road

Continue on US 20

1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

Continue on US 20

4.3 mi · 7 min · Broadway Street

Arrive at destination

US 20

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from The Bronx to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic, perhaps planning one around the halfway point for a break and fuel. The longest continuous stretch is 100 miles on I 86, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. The $64 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the highway portions. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in timing your stops and can adjust based on your comfort level.

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 183.7 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 81 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.7 miles or 3h 44m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Town Line, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving The Bronx, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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 367.4 miles and 7h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barton, NY

184 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dryden, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.7 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.7 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

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.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bronxdale Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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

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

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

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

$64.31 one way

$128.62 round trip

$4.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$69.69	$139.38
premium	$5.23	$75.65	$151.30
diesel	$6.18	$89.38	$178.75

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.2	1	$38.58	$17.64
Efficient EV	91.9	1	$32.15	$14.70
EV Truck/SUV	147	1	$51.44	$23.51

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Night in The Bronx on Tuesday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Town Line, NY

Night in Town Line on Tuesday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Clear

S 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

62°F

Barton, NY

184 mi in

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

6 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

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 ~30 min detour Free near mile 12.7

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 mostly highway, with 63% of the driving on major roads like I 86 and I 81. You'll encounter a long stretch of 100 miles on I 86 without needing to exit. After the highway portions conclude, expect a change to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The transition from dense highway exits to more open cruising will be noticeable as you progress.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 Effort 9/10

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 28 significant decision points across 367.4 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

1,958 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

3,538 ft

Total Descent

2,838 ft

Highest Point

1,958 ft

~105 mi in

Elevation Range

1,906 ft

Notable High Points

1,958 ft at ~105 miles +645 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 Town Line, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

320.7 mi in | ~6h 23m

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

• Bronx Zoo — metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
• New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
• Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City

Arriving in Town Line, NY

Full guide →

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 33m. Total distance: 367.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 33 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 Town Line, 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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Town Line, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Town Line, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-80

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Broome Gateway Rest Area

Campbell Rest Area

Geneseo Rest Area

Rest Area

Kanona Rest Area

Penn-Can Travel Plaza

Rest area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Nichols Rest Area

Owego Rest Area

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Mount Morris Rest Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

Crescent Lake Rest Area

Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area

Onvo Travel Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Onvo Travel Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

The Bronx, NY

Town Line, NY

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 33m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in The Bronx, NY

Arriving in Town Line, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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