This 407.2-mile journey from Youngstown, NY, to The Bronx, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. With a recommended two-day split, it's a manageable trip that avoids the intensity of a single-day drive. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and I-81, with a portion of the Keystone Shortway, offering a 42% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of around $67 for this trip through the Northeast region. This drive is well-suited for a relaxed pace, allowing for two planned stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.6 miles from Youngstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
99.4 mi
1h 54m
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
State Highway 41
9.8 mi
13m
Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
11m
Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, NY and The Bronx, NY.
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Start on NY 18F
0.2 mi·25 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Lockport Street
3
Turn right
0.4 mi·1 min
4
Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
5.2 mi·7 min·Niagara Scenic Parkway
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward NY 104 W, I 190: Canada, Buffalo
6
Turn straight onto NY 104
1.0 mi·1 min·NY 104
7
Turn left onto NY 265
0.7 mi·1 min·Military Road
8
Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Upper Mountain Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 190 South
10
Merge onto I 190
6.5 mi·7 min·Niagara Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 190
498 ft·7 sec·Niagara Thruway
12
Continue on I 190
0.8 mi·1 min·North Grand Island Bridge
13
Continue on I 190
6.8 mi·8 min·Niagara Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 16Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, RochesterUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 290
9.5 mi·12 min·Youngmann Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·57 sec
Exit 1-49Toward I 90 East: AlbanyUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 90
99 mi·1 hr 54 min·New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
20
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
21
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
23
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
25
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
26
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
27
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
28
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
29
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
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Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
31
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
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Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
33
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
34
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
35
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
37
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
42
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
43
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
47
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
49
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
51
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
52
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
54
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
56
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
61
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Noble Avenue
62
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bronx River Avenue
63
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
64
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
65
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
66
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour and 30-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With two recommended stops and a total distance of 407.2 miles, splitting the trip over two days is advisable for a more comfortable experience. Budget approximately $67 for fuel, and be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, which may require more attention than a pure interstate route. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good idea, especially as you move onto less direct roadways.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.6 miles from Youngstown, NY, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.6 miles or 4h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 203.6 miles or 4h 22m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, NY
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into The Bronx, NY
Aim for roughly 204 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Youngstown, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 42
5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 398 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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23 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
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 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
8
32.9 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
132.9 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
283.2 mi into trip|~5h 57m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
9
398 mi into trip|~8h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.03 one way
$134.06 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$72.48
$144.96
premium
$4.92
$78.92
$157.85
diesel
$5.61
$89.90
$179.81
Estimated Tolls: $21.31
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(99.4 mi)$4.97
Niagara Thruway
(6.9 mi)$0.34
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
$67
Tolls
$21
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$218–$328
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.2
1
$42.76
$19.55
Efficient EV
101.8
1
$35.63
$16.29
EV Truck/SUV
162.9
2
$57.01
$26.06
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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 Jun 20, 2022
Origin
Youngstown, NY
Night
in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Night
in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
204 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 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
8h 30m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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
near mile 411.6
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 156.1
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
near mile 411.6
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 141.9
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
near mile 411.6
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
near mile 411.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive begins with a significant stretch on the New York State Thruway, covering 99.4 miles uninterrupted, which sets a faster pace initially. As you progress, the route incorporates I-81 and the Keystone Shortway, contributing to a 42% highway share. However, the overall profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a transition from open highway to more intricate local roads. This means you'll likely experience a mix of driving conditions, requiring adaptability as the scenery and road types change.
Only 42% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
66 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 42 significant decision points across 407.2 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Youngstown, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Youngstown is the northwesternmost community in the state of New York. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Niagara River, on the border with Canada, made it a prime site for fortifications, the last of which has stood just north of the village since 1726.
Top landmarks
•Fort Niagara Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 204 miles on day one.
Expect about $21.31 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at The Bronx, NY before the return drive.
