Origin
The Bronx, NY
Late night in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to White Plains, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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White Plains, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from The Bronx to White Plains, you are in for a quick 15.2-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because you will be navigating local roads like Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, and Boston Road, you can expect a fuel cost of around $2. This is a straightforward, short-distance trip that serves as a practical connection between these two New York locations. It is a manageable drive that allows for complete flexibility in your scheduling.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River Parkway | 13.4 mi | 24m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bronxdale Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cruger Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bronx River Parkway
— 13.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and White Plains, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Continue on Boston Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Fordham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
Merge onto BR
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Bronx River Parkway
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Toward White Plains
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 21
Toward Main Street, White Plains
10
Turn right onto NY 119
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
NY 119
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / East Fordham Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
BR / Bronx River Parkway
Merge onto BR / Bronx River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Bronx River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Bronx River Parkway toward White Plains
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward White Plains
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Main Street, White Plains
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of long-distance highway cruising; this route is entirely local with zero highway share. You will be navigating a turn-heavy path that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Since your longest stretch is essentially non-existent on Bronxdale Avenue, you should prepare for frequent adjustments rather than long, high-speed intervals. The character of this drive is defined by its constant, active navigation through city streets. It offers a direct, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with typical interstate travel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Bronx River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bronx River Parkway and Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (BR / Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
217 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
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 White Plains, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
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 29m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Bronx River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (BR / Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at White Plains, NY before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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