Origin
Bronx County, NY
Afternoon in Bronx County on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bronx County, NY
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Lake Carmel, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 84 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 311 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 161st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bronx County, NY and Lake Carmel, NY.
1
Start on East 161st Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 161st Street
2
Turn slight left
217 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 87 North: Deegan Expressway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right onto East 161st Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 161st Street
4
Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
5
Continue on Sedgwick Avenue
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sedgwick Avenue
6
Take the ramp
496 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge, Cross Bronx Expressway
7
Merge onto I 87
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 87
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
517 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
424 ft
·
12 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
11
Take the ramp
457 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 684
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 684
17
Continue on I 684
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 84
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 61
Toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
21
Turn left onto NY 311
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
22
Continue on NY 311
459 ft
·
12 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
23
Turn left onto NY 52
252 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 52
24
Turn straight onto NY 52
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
25
Continue on NY 52
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 52
26
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Barrett Hill Road
27
Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Worthington Drive West
28
Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
29
Turn right onto Coleman Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coleman Road
30
Arrive at destination
Coleman Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Bronx County, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway East
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Lake Carmel, NY
Afternoon in Lake Carmel on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
57.1 mi in 1h 17m, mostly highway — 27 mi of that is on I 684.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 8.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cross County Parkway East along the way.
Cross County Parkway East
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lake Carmel, NY
Full guide →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 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Lake Carmel, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lake Carmel, 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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