Drive Time
56m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Bardonia, NY to New York City, NY covers 32.2 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 304, West Nyack Road, College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.1 miles from Bardonia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 32.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 304 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Nyack Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bardonia, NY and New York City, NY.
Start on State Highway 304
Turn right onto West Nyack Road
Continue on College Avenue
Turn right
Take the ramp right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
Merge slight left
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
Continue on Beach Street
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 32.2 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.1 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bardonia, 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 Bardonia, NY
This is one driving day of about 32.2 miles and 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Bardonia, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Bardonia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
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
$5
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bardonia on Saturday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in New York City on Saturday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, NY
16 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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