Origin
Elba, NY
Evening in Elba on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elba, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
358.3 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elba, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elba, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 358.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Oak Orchard Road, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.98 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
179.1 miles from Elba, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
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 6h 2m. Total distance: 358.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 358.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elba, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Oak Orchard Road | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 414 | — | — |
| State Route 414 | — | — |
| Auburn Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elba, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
8 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Oak Orchard Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oak Orchard Road
4
Continue on Oak Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 90 East
7
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
69 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
10
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
11
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
13
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
14
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
16
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
17
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
18
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
19
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
20
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
21
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
22
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
23
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
24
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
25
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
27
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
30
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
33
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
34
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
36
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
37
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
38
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
39
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
40
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
41
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
42
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
43
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
44
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
45
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
46
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
47
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
48
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
49
Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
50
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
51
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Noble Avenue
52
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
53
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
54
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
55
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.1 miles from Elba, NY, or about 3h 1m 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 79 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.1 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 Elba, 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 Elba, NY
This is one driving day of about 358.3 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Elba, 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 179.1 mi from Elba, NY · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.1 miles from Elba, 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
$58.98 one way
$117.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.77 | $127.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.45 | $138.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.11 | $158.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.62 | $17.20 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.35 | $14.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.3 | 1 | $50.16 | $22.93 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Evening in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
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
7 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
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elba, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 358.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Oak Orchard Road, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.1 miles from Elba, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elba, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elba, 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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