Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Wilmington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
282.5 mi
455 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
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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Wilmington, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to Wilmington, NY is 282.5 miles and takes about 5h 49m via NY 17 and the Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the urban edge of the Northeast into the more rural landscapes of upstate New York. The majority of the drive is on highways, making it a fairly direct route. If you're looking for a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, this option covers a good amount of ground efficiently. It's a solid choice for a single-day transit.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.3 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 97.7 mi | 1h 53m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 9N | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 86 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,467 veh/hr typical · worst 3,399
Quietest
1 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 79 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 Wilmington, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Unionport Road
6
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Tremont Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 177th Street
9
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
506 ft
·
8 sec
·
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
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
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
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
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
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
37
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
38
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
39
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9N
40
Continue on NY 9N
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 9N
41
Turn left onto NY 86
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 86
42
Turn left onto CR 83
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springfield Road
43
Arrive at destination
CR 83
Trip Plan
Consider leaving the Bronx early in the morning, ideally before 7 AM, to avoid the worst of the city's traffic. The total drive time is under 6 hours, so it's feasible to complete it in one day. The longest stretch is over 111 miles, so plan to take a break before or during that section. Given the estimated fuel cost of $47, it’s wise to fill up before you leave the city. Keep an eye out for the transition from NJ 17 to NY 17, as this is where the primary highway portion begins.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 2h 51m 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 62 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.3 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilmington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 282.5 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break 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
141 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.3 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sloatsburg Service Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
High Peaks Welcome Center
0 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 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
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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
$46.81 one way
$93.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.57 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
| premium | $4.99 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| diesel | $5.13 | $57.10 | $114.20 |
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-20.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.66 | $13.56 |
| Efficient EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113 | 1 | $39.55 | $18.08 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Origin
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
41% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:12PM EDT until July 22 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 5:57PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Wilmington, NY
Evening in Wilmington on Wednesday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph
81% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:12PM EDT until July 22 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 5:57PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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
10 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
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 175.3
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?
You'll spend about 64% of your time on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 111.7 miles on NY 17. After this, you'll transition to roads like the Adirondack Northway, which generally means fewer exits and more consistent cruising speeds. Expect to encounter more merging traffic as you leave the immediate New York City metro area.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Adirondack Northway. 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 32 significant decision points across 282.5 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,040 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
1,426 ft
Total Descent
463 ft
Highest Point
1,040 ft
~262.3 mi in
Elevation Range
988 ft
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 Wilmington, 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
|
~3h 4m
Glens Falls
153.8 mi in
|
~3h 9m
Keene Valley
252.3 mi in
|
~5h 4m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
LavAzza
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Hannacroix, NY
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Gansevoort, NY
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteMount Fuji
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hillburn, NY
Cuisine: steak_house
Visit websiteBurger King
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Newburgh, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Plattekill, NY
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteShake Shack
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: burger
Wilmington Heritage Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Lake Everest - Town Beach
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Volky Flower Garden
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Chadwick Lake Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Susan Caserta Playground
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Zimmerman Memorial Playground
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Clute's Dry Dock
Ruins
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
I ♥ NY
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Loudon Ferry Marker
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Morris High School Historic District
District
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Museum
Near the start, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: We-Su 13:00-18:00
Visit websiteClay Avenue Historic District
District
Near the start, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Alpine Country Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Wilmington, NY
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteMountain Brook Lodge
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Birch Tree Lodge
Motel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
North Pole Inn
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Alpine Country Inn and Suites
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
21B Motel
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
West Coxsackie, NY
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Wilmington, NY
Full guide →Wilmington is a town of 1,100 people in the Adirondacks near Lake Placid, New York. It is home to Whiteface Mountain and the North Pole Santa theme park.
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 5h 49m. Total distance: 282.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Yes — we found about 20 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 Wilmington, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wilmington, 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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