Trip from Adams Center, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

314.1 mi

506 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 7m ★

6 AM

6h 19m

8 AM

6h 44m

10 AM

6h 28m

12 PM

6h 25m

3 PM

6h 29m

5 PM

6h 43m

8 PM

6h 12m

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

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Adams Center to The Bronx covers a distance of 317.4 miles and requires approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best approached as a dedicated one-day journey rather than a quick sprint. You should budget about $50 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. While the drive spans the Northeast region, you will remain within New York State for the duration of the journey. Deciding to tackle this in a single day is feasible if you are prepared for a steady stretch behind the wheel without designated stops. It is a practical route for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstate travel.

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

157.1 miles from Adams Center, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention, as this route contains 0% highway travel. You will find yourself navigating local roads for the entirety of the 317.4-mile journey, which creates a very different feel compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because the drive is composed entirely of local segments, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to let your cruise control take over. The road’s personality is defined by consistent turns and transitions, requiring a more active driving style. Prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace as you make your way through the local infrastructure connecting the northern part of the state to the Bronx.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 187.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 136.7 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 314.1 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 136.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

136.7 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

190.1 mi into trip | ~3h 45m 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...

299.2 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...

304.6 mi into trip | ~6h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

304.9 mi into trip | ~6h 2m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Adams Center, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

190.1 mi in | ~3h 45m | via US 6

Milford

190.8 mi in | ~3h 46m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	187.7 mi	3h 41m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m
Cross Bronx Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
I-81	1.3 mi	1m
I 95 EXPR	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 187.7 mi, about 3h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 177

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 177

Continue on NY 177

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Harbor Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

51 mi · 58 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I-81

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

11 mi · 14 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is essential for a 5-hour and 10-minute trip that relies exclusively on local roads. Since there are no scheduled stops provided, make sure to build in your own breaks to manage the fatigue that comes with a turn-heavy route. Keep your fuel budget of $50 in mind as you plan, ensuring you fill up before hitting sections where services might be less frequent. Because the road consists entirely of local lanes, traffic patterns and stop-and-go conditions will significantly impact your travel time. A helpful tip is to check your navigation frequently, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers throughout the entire journey.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 157.1 miles from Adams Center, NY, or about 3h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.7 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.1 miles or 3h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Adams Center, 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 Adams Center, NY

This is one driving day of about 314.1 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Adams Center, 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 I 81 for about 187.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 157.1 mi from Adams Center, NY · 3h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

157 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.1 miles from Adams Center, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.7 miles.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

The final approach into The Bronx, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.13 one way

$102.27 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$55.41	$110.83
premium	$4.88	$60.38	$120.77
diesel	$5.64	$69.78	$139.56

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

$51

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.2	1	$32.98	$15.08
Efficient EV	78.5	0	$27.48	$12.56
EV Truck/SUV	125.6	1	$43.97	$20.10

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Adams Center, NY

Evening in Adams Center on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

6h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Adams Center, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 314.1 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 157.1 miles from Adams Center, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Adams Center, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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