Origin
Crawford, NY
Night in Crawford on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crawford, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
81.7 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crawford, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Crawford to The Bronx covers 88.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads like Bruynswick Road, Highway 52, and Maple Avenue. It is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, offering a direct transition from the quieter surroundings of Crawford into the urban environment of The Bronx. Use this trip when you need a reliable, efficient way to reach your destination without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Crawford, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating smaller roads, with Bruynswick Road serving as your longest uninterrupted stretch. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the character of the drive remains consistent and localized throughout the entire 88.3-mile distance. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, which keeps the experience more active than a typical high-speed highway trek. This path is ideal if you prefer staying on local thoroughfares where you can navigate the landscape at a more measured pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
7
80.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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 Crawford, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Nyst: Albany
36.2 mi in
|
~48m
New York City
36.2 mi in
|
~48m
Gsp South: Paterson
66.9 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Fort Lee
66.9 mi in
|
~1h 27m
New York
66.9 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 302 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Pine Bush Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Indian Springs Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawford, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Indian Springs Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Springs Road
2
Turn right onto CR 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bruynswick Road
3
Turn left onto NY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 52
4
Turn right onto NY 302
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on NY 302
352 ft
·
5 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Continue on NY 302
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 302
7
Continue on NY 302
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pine Bush Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City
9
Merge onto NY 17
21 mi
·
23 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
23
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
28
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
29
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
30
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
31
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-hour and 40-minute journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for formal stops, though keeping your $14 fuel budget in mind remains a good practice. Keep in mind that because the route consists entirely of local roads like Maple Avenue and Highway 52, your travel time may be more sensitive to local traffic patterns than it would be on an interstate. To make the most of your trip, check local traffic reports before you leave to ensure the turn-heavy sections are moving smoothly. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in The Bronx with plenty of energy for your day's plans.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Crawford, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crawford, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crawford, NY
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Crawford, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 21.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Crawford, NY · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Crawford, 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
$13.45 one way
$26.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$13
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Night in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
41 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
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
1h 51m 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 Crawford, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Crawford, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crawford, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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