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Chelsea, NY
Late night in Chelsea on Saturday
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Trip from Chelsea, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Chelsea to The Bronx covers a modest 32.8 miles, making it an easy trip to complete within a single day. You should budget approximately 58 minutes for the journey, though local traffic patterns in the Northeast can influence your actual arrival time. With a fuel cost of just $5, this is a very budget-friendly excursion that doesn't require any overnight stops. Since both locations are within New York, you stay entirely within the Northeast region throughout the trip. It is a straightforward route that works well for a quick change of scenery without the need for extensive travel planning.
About the Cities
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
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 52m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. This route features 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating city streets and local turns for the entire 32.8 miles. Because the path relies on local roads, there isn't a long, uninterrupted stretch of driving to settle into. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, as the character of the road is defined by constant urban navigation. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
280 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
359 ft
Total Descent
314 ft
Highest Point
280 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Goethals Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 278 West: Goethals Bridge
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
9
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chelsea, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Njtp North
4.8 mi in
|
~10m
Palisades Park
22.6 mi in
|
~34m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Shore Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Meredith Avenue
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meredith Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway
4
Merge onto NY 440
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shore Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West: Goethals Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
18
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
20
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
25
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
26
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
27
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
28
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Chelsea, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Chelsea, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.37
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.9 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$34
Total
$40
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
3:07 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Chelsea, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 32.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Chelsea, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 21 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chelsea, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp North, Palisades Park and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -3 ft to 280 ft elevation with about 359 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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