Trip from Camillus, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

264.5 mi

426 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 9m ★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 14m

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

Downtown Camillus, NY, NY

Camillus, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Camillus to The Bronx covers approximately 267.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. You should budget roughly $42 for fuel to cover the trip, which stays entirely within the Northeast region. By utilizing a mix of Newport Road, NY 5 East, and NY 695 North, you can navigate between these two New York locations efficiently. This route is best viewed as a straightforward transit between Central New York and the city, providing a practical connection for your travel needs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.3 miles from Camillus, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads that require your full attention, shifting the experience away from high-speed driving. Since the path relies on local connectors, the road surface and traffic density will change as you transition from the Camillus area toward your destination. This lack of highway time means your pace will be dictated by local traffic and intersection navigation. Being behind the wheel here requires a more active driving style compared to a typical multi-lane expressway journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.1 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 264.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
249.5 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
255 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
255.3 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Camillus, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

140.4 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 6

Milford

141.2 mi in | ~2h 49m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 128.7 mi 2h 32m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
I 690 4.1 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
NY 5 3.1 mi 3m
Cross Bronx Expressway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camillus, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on Genesee Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Genesee Street
2

Turn right onto Newport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newport Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward NY 5 East
4

Merge onto NY 5

3.1 mi · 3 min · NY 5
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward NY 695 North
6

Continue on NY 695

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 695
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 690 East
8

Merge onto I 690

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 690
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81
12

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
24

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
25

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
26

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
27

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
29

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
31

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
33

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
36

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
37

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
38

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
39

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
40

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
41

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the lack of high-speed highway stretches, which can make travel times fluctuate based on local traffic. One stop is recommended to break up the 4-hour and 24-minute drive, allowing you to stretch your legs and reset before the final leg into The Bronx. Keep your $42 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local roads may offer different gas station accessibility than major interstates. Since this trip is designed as a one-day excursion, maintaining a consistent pace will help you reach your destination without unnecessary fatigue. Always check local road conditions before leaving Camillus, as the reliance on NY 5 and Newport Road means you are subject to localized traffic patterns.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.3 miles from Camillus, NY, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.3 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Camillus, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camillus, NY

This is one driving day of about 264.5 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camillus, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.3 mi from Camillus, NY · 2h 39m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

132 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

Ramapo, NY to The Bronx, NY

31.7 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Camillus, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.06 one way

$86.12 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $46.66 $93.32
premium $4.88 $50.85 $101.70
diesel $5.64 $58.76 $117.53

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.4 0 $27.77 $12.70
Efficient EV 66.1 0 $23.14 $10.58
EV Truck/SUV 105.8 1 $37.03 $16.93

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Camillus, NY

Evening in Camillus on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

132 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 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

5h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Camillus, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.3 miles from Camillus, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 264.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 87.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camillus, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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