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Trip from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h

Distance

48.5 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Brewster Hill, NY, NY

Brewster Hill, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brewster Hill Road, Sodom Road, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 48.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brewster Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brewster Hill Road
Sodom Road
Hutchinson River Parkway
US 1
Boston Post Road
Boston Road
White Plains Road
Sagamore Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brewster Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 the end of the road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Brewster Hill Road
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Sodom Road

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Sodom Road
4

Turn sharp right

0.9 mi · 1 min
5

Continue straight

27 mi · 32 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
10

Turn right onto Boston Post Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
11

Continue on Boston Road

3.4 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
12

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
13

Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road
14

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
15

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

440 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.3 mi from Brewster Hill, NY · 30m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rye, NY

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.

Popular next leg

Rye, NY to The Bronx, NY

15.5 mi · 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Bedford Hills, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rye, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.3 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

$7.98 one way

$15.97 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.63 $17.27
premium $4.92 $9.40 $18.80
diesel $5.61 $10.71 $21.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 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 14.5 0 $5.09 $2.33
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
EV Truck/SUV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brewster Hill, NY

Late night in Brewster Hill on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Friday

Local time

1:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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 on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 48.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brewster Hill Road, Sodom Road, Hutchinson River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.98 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.
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brewster Hill, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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