Trip from Bethel, NY to The Bronx, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Bethel, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethel, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 87.8 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, State Highway 82, Sprain Brook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Bethel, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Taconic State Parkway	51.8 mi	1h 10m
State Highway 82	13.7 mi	19m
Sprain Brook Parkway	12.8 mi	17m
Bronx River Parkway	6 mi	9m
US 44	0.8 mi	1m
Bethel Cross Road	0.6 mi	2m
Carpenter Hill Road	0.5 mi	1m
Strever Farm Road	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 51.8 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

132 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left onto Carpenter Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carpenter Hill Road

Turn right onto Bethel Cross Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bethel Cross Road

Turn right onto Strever Farm Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Strever Farm Road

Turn sharp left onto NY 82

14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 82

At end of road, turn right onto US 44

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 44

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

52 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Taconic State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

6.0 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 1

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Fordham Road

Turn right onto Boston Road

524 ft · 20 sec · Boston Road

Continue on Bronx Park East

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Bronx Park East

Turn right onto White Plains Road

301 ft · 10 sec · White Plains Road

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Sagamore Street

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

439 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Bethel, NY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 19 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Bethel, 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 Bethel, NY

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bethel, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mahopac, NY

44 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

Pleasant Valley, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mahopac, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Bethel, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 81.5

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.3

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

2.9 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 81.5

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $10 mile 69

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.8

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.3

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.3

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.1

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.2

Mahopac, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 25.1

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 69

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.8

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 69

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 87.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 87.8

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 87.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 87.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 87.8

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 87.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | NY 82 / State Highway 82

Turn sharp left onto NY 82 / State Highway 82

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

16.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | Taconic State Parkway

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

68 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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.

86.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

87.5 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | White Plains Road

Turn right onto White Plains Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.45 one way

$28.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$15.63	$31.26
premium	$4.92	$17.02	$34.03
diesel	$5.61	$19.39	$38.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.3	$9.22	$4.21
Efficient EV	22	$7.68	$3.51
EV Truck/SUV	35.1	$12.29	$5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bethel, NY

Afternoon in Bethel on Saturday

Local time

3:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

3:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 6 to 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

23 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

2h 8m 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.

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 87.8

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 near mile 87.8

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 near mile 87.8

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 near mile 87.8

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 near mile 87.8

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Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 87.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

87.8 mi in 2h 8m, mostly highway — 51.8 mi of that is on Taconic State Parkway.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and State Highway 82. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 82 / State Highway 82.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (NY 82 / State Highway 82): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 16.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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 2h 8m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on Taconic State 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bethel, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tombolinos Restaurant

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

Tombolinos Restaurant

Gavi Restaurant

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

EVolve NY Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Kensico Dam Plaza

Claremont Park

Cranberry Lake Preserve

Roberto Clemente State Park

Isham Park

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Inwood Hill Park

Yankee Stadium

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethel, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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