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Trip from Thornwood, NY to The Bronx, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.2 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Thornwood, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Thornwood to The Bronx covers a compact 22.2 miles, making this a straightforward journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this trip as a quick day outing without needing any overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. This route keeps you entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the suburban setting of Westchester County into the urban environment of New York City. It is a highly practical drive if you need to move between these two points efficiently. Since there are no required stops along the way, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.8 mi 17m
Bronx River Parkway 6 mi 9m
Saw Mill River Parkway 1.1 mi 1m
Bronx Park East 0.3 mi <1m
White Plains Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Fordham Road 0.2 mi <1m
Kensico Road 0.2 mi <1m
Marble Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Sprain Brook Parkway — 12.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornwood, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on Kensico Road

139 ft · 7 sec · Kensico Road
2

Continue on Kensico Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Kensico Road
3

Continue on Marble Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Marble Avenue
4

Turn left

246 ft · 8 sec
5

At end of road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 26 Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

355 ft · 6 sec · Taconic State Parkway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

6.0 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto US 1

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
12

Turn right onto Boston Road

524 ft · 20 sec · Boston Road
13

Continue on Bronx Park East

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Bronx Park East
14

Turn right onto White Plains Road

301 ft · 10 sec · White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road
16

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Sagamore Street
17

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

439 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Saw Mill River Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City

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 26 Toward Sprain Pkwy, New York City
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway
6
21.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | White Plains Road

Turn right onto White Plains Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.65 one way

$7.31 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.95 $7.90
premium $4.92 $4.30 $8.61
diesel $5.61 $4.90 $9.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Thornwood, NY

Morning in Thornwood on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

3 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

35m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as the highway share for this route is 0%. You will spend the entire 31 minutes navigating local roads, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Because there is no longest uninterrupted stretch to speak of, the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish. You should prepare for a drive that demands frequent gear changes and careful maneuvering through local traffic patterns. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer active, engaged steering over the monotony of long-distance highway travel.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

413 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

232 ft

Total Descent

447 ft

Highest Point

413 ft

~3.2 mi in

Elevation Range

360 ft

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 Thornwood, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

1.5 mi in | ~2m

About the Cities

Starting in Thornwood, NY

Full guide →

Arriving 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

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 35m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 The Bronx, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.4 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 The Bronx, 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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