Origin
Floyd, NY
Afternoon in Floyd on Sunday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floyd, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
244 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Floyd to The Bronx covers 251.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because this is a single-day trip, you can easily complete the journey in one sitting without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $40 for fuel to cover this distance across the Northeast region. While the route does not rely on major interstates, it remains a straightforward connection between two points in New York state. Use this drive if you prefer a direct local route over high-speed highway travel.
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
122 miles from Floyd, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy, local-road personality rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route designated as highway, you should prepare for constant shifts in speed and navigation through various local corridors. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, requiring your full attention as you transition from the rural feel of Floyd toward the dense environment of The Bronx. Anticipate a technical driving experience where your focus stays on the road ahead rather than cruise control.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.6 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 244 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 95.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
95.6 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
213.7 mi into trip
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~4h 13m 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
215.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m 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
6
229.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
7
242.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m 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 Along This Route
Between Floyd, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Boston
95.6 mi in
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~1h 56m
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via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
229.2 mi in
|
~4h 33m
Fort Lee
229.2 mi in
|
~4h 33m
New York
229.2 mi in
|
~4h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| NY 49 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Koenig Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floyd, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 93
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Floyd Road
2
Turn left onto CR 58
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Koenig Road
3
Turn left onto CR 88
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
4
Turn slight right onto CR 32
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oriskany Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 32
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oriskany Road
6
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
River Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto NY 49
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 49
9
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 790; NY 5
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
13
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
15
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.
16
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
20
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
25
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
30
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
31
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
32
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
33
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth trip, aim to depart early to account for the winding nature of these local roads. Since there are no scheduled stops in the plan, build in your own flexibility to stretch your legs or refuel whenever you feel necessary. Keep in mind that the $40 fuel estimate may fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency, so keep an eye on your gauge as you pass through different communities. Given the turn-heavy profile of this 251.1-mile journey, prioritize comfort and hydration to stay alert behind the wheel. Always double-check your navigation before leaving Floyd, as local road routes can be more complex to follow than standard highway paths.
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 122 miles from Floyd, NY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Floyd, 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 Floyd, NY
This is one driving day of about 244 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Floyd, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122 mi from Floyd, NY · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122 miles from Floyd, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.72 one way
$79.44 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $43.05 | $86.09 |
| premium | $4.88 | $46.91 | $93.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.21 | $108.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$40
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.62 | $11.71 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.35 | $9.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.16 | $15.62 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
24 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
4h 57m 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 Floyd, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 244 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, NJ 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122 miles from Floyd, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.72 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 244 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Floyd, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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