Origin
Bronx County, NY
Late night in Bronx County on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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 87 North, East 161st Street, Jerome Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 57.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 87 North 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 Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 North | — | — |
| East 161st Street | — | — |
| Jerome Avenue | — | — |
| Sedgwick Avenue | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge | — | — |
| Major Deegan Expressway | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Cross County Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 87 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 onto I 87 North: Deegan Expressway
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 87 North: Deegan Expressway
3
Turn slight right onto East 161st Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 161st Street
4
Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
5
Continue on Sedgwick Avenue
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sedgwick Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward George Washington Bridge, Cross Bronx Expressway
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Washington Bridge, Cross Bronx Expressway
7
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
8
Continue on New York State Thruway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cross County Parkway
10
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
423 ft
·
12 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
11
Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cross County Parkway East
12
Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
13
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
14
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684 North: Brewster
16
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
17
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Newburgh
19
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
21
Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
22
Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
459 ft
·
12 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
23
Turn left onto State Highway 52
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 52
24
Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
25
Continue on State Highway 52
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 52
26
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barrett Hill Road
27
Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Worthington Drive West
28
Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
29
Turn right onto Coleman Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coleman Road
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Bronx County, NY · 38m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Lake Carmel, NY
The final approach into Lake Carmel, 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
$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: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$16
Total
$25
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
Late night in Lake Carmel on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
5 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 17m 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 Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 87 North, East 161st Street, Jerome Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Bronx County, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bronx County, NY to Lake Carmel, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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