Origin
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Night in Briarcliff Manor on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliff Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 23.4-mile drive from Briarcliff Manor to The Bronx, NY, is a quick 36-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway, with 92% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, and with no recommended stops, this journey is designed for efficiency. The drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two areas without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 36-minute journey. With 92% of the route on parkways, it offers a consistent driving feel for most of the 23.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. While parkways can offer a more scenic alternative to interstates, this particular route emphasizes forward momentum. The transition between the Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway will be smooth, maintaining a predictable pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
410 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
218 ft
Total Descent
411 ft
Highest Point
410 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Sprain Brook Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Boston Road
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
White Plains Road
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Pleasantville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliff Manor, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Pleasantville Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pleasantville Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
3
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
8
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
9
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
10
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
12
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
13
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
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
2 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
36m 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 Briarcliff Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 23.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, Taconic State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Briarcliff Manor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 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 9 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Boston Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Briarcliff Manor, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 53 ft to 410 ft elevation with about 218 ft of total climbing.
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.
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