Origin
Brewster Hill, NY
Afternoon in Brewster Hill on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Boston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 47.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near NY 22.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 22
Turn sharp right onto NY 22
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
30.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster Hill, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York City and New Rochelle.
New York City
30.6 mi in
|
~39m
New Rochelle
43.2 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Boston Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Brewster Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| NY 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Sodom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster Hill, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewster Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Sodom Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sodom Road
4
Turn sharp right onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 22
5
Continue on I 684
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 684
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
11
Continue on US 1
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Boston Road
12
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
14
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
15
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Brewster Hill, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Brewster Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 5:24AM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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
21 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Boston Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Brewster Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brewster Hill, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York City and New Rochelle.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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