Origin
Colton, NY
Late night in Colton on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Colton, 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
5h 58m
Distance
331.3 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colton, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 331.3 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 56, State Route 3, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.6 miles from Colton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Colton, NY
Full guide →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 5h 58m. Total distance: 331.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 331.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 56 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colton, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 56 | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Demars Boulevard | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| East Park Street | — | — |
| Wawbeek Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 56
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colton, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on State Highway 56
23 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 56
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 3
3
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Demars Boulevard
5
Continue on Lake Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Street
6
Turn left onto Mill Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Street
7
Turn right onto East Park Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Park Street
8
Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wawbeek Avenue
9
Continue on Adirondack Trail
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adirondack Trail
10
Continue on Moody Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Moody Road
11
Continue on Adirondack Trail
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Trail
12
Continue on Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Street
13
Continue on Adirondack Trail
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Adirondack Trail
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 28N
15
Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Newcomb Road
16
Continue on State Highway 28N
30 mi
·
41 min
·
State Highway 28N
17
Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
A P Morse Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Donnelly Road
19
Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 29
20
Continue on Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Olmstedville Road
21
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
22
Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Valley Farm Road
23
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
77 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Adirondack Northway
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
26
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
29
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
30
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
31
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
32
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
33
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
34
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
36
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
37
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
39
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
40
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
41
Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
42
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
43
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Noble Avenue
44
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
45
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
46
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
47
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 165.6 miles from Colton, NY, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
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 73 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.6 miles or 2h 59m 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 53m
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 Colton, 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 Colton, NY
This is one driving day of about 331.3 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Colton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.6 mi from Colton, NY · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Colton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.53 one way
$109.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.97 | $117.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $64.21 | $128.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.15 | $146.29 |
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
$55
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.99 | $13.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.38 | $21.20 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 58m 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 Colton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 331.3 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 56, State Route 3, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.6 miles from Colton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.53 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 straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colton, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colton, NY to The Bronx, 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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