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Trip from Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

72 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

village in Rockland County, New York, United States

Chestnut Ridge, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Halls Corners Road, Cart Road, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 72 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Halls Corners Road 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Halls Corners Road
Cart Road
Highway 22
Hutchinson River Parkway
US 1
Boston Post Road
Boston Road
White Plains Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Halls Corners Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chestnut Ridge Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
2

Continue on Halls Corners Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Halls Corners Road
3

Turn right onto Cart Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Cart Road
4

Turn right onto State Highway 22

26 mi · 39 min · State Highway 22
5

Continue straight

27 mi · 32 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
10

Turn right onto Boston Post Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
11

Continue on Boston Road

3.4 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
12

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
13

Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road
14

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 6 sec · Sagamore Street
15

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

440 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36 mi from Chestnut Ridge, NY · 42m into the drive

census-designated place in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford Hills, NY

36 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

Bedford Hills, NY to The Bronx, NY

32.8 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Patterson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford Hills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.85 one way

$23.70 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.82 $25.63
premium $4.92 $13.95 $27.91
diesel $5.61 $15.90 $31.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.08 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Evening in Chestnut Ridge on Thursday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Thursday

Local time

6:08 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

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

1h 25m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Halls Corners Road, Cart Road, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.85 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.
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chestnut Ridge, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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