Origin
Bloomfield, NY
Evening in Bloomfield on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, 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
51m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bloomfield to The Bronx, you are looking at a quick 32-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily completed in a single day, making it ideal for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective commute within the Northeast region. While the route is straightforward, it is best categorized as a local drive rather than a long-haul road trip. You will stay entirely within New York, keeping your travel logistics simple and predictable. It is a practical choice if you need to bridge these two areas without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomfield, NY
Full guide →Bloomfield (New York) is in the Western Finger Lakes.
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 51m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 32-mile stretch. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads rather than long, uninterrupted highway segments. There is no significant longest stretch to speak of, as the nature of the terrain requires your full attention on navigation and local traffic patterns. You will find that the road demands a more hands-on driving style compared to a typical highway sprint. Keep in mind that the lack of major highways means your travel time is dictated by local conditions and intersection frequency.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
22 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bloomfield, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Njtp North
4 mi in
|
~8m
Palisades Park
21.8 mi in
|
~33m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Glen Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
300 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Street
3
Turn left onto South Avenue
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Turn left onto Goethals Road North
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Goethals Road North
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Geothals Bridge
6
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
18
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
20
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
25
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
26
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
27
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
28
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Bloomfield, NY · 25m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Bloomfield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.37
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.9 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$34
Total
$40
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 13 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:32PM EDT until April 14 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
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
39 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
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomfield, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 32 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Bloomfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bloomfield, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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