Tombolinos Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ghent, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Ghent to The Bronx is 116 miles and takes about 2h 43m via Taconic State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily utilizes the Taconic State Parkway, offering a highway-focused experience for a straightforward trip within New York. You'll be traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, maintaining a consistent feel throughout the journey. With a recommended one-day duration and a short travel time, this route is ideal for a quick and efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from Ghent, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 76.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| NY 9H | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| NY 66 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ghent, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on Garage Place Road
Turn right onto NY 66; CR 9
Turn left onto NY 9H
Turn left onto NY 82
Take the ramp
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1
Turn right onto Boston Road
Continue on Bronx Park East
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 2h 43m duration and 116-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and less traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $19, you can maintain a steady pace. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 76.7 miles on the Taconic State Parkway, so plan your refueling before embarking on this segment if needed.
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.
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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ghent, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ghent, NY
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Ghent, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Taconic State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
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Near the end, short detour
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
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Hours: 6 am–10 pm
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+19142371266
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Hours: 6 am–10 pm
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Hudson, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
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Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
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Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+18456215200
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Verbank, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+18456051400
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Athens, New York
Hours: Closed
+18389450702
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Millbrook, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
+18456776956
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
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Lagrangeville, New York
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18456051991
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Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Lagrangeville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19142874200
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Ancram, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Mahopac, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887174544
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Valhalla, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19142314033
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
West Harrison, New York
Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm
+19144281005
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Bronx, New York
+12129265337
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 115.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ghent on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of the drive taking place on major parkways. You'll experience long stretches of uninterrupted driving, including a significant 76.7-mile segment on the Taconic State Parkway. Expect a consistent driving pace, as the primary roads like the Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway are designed for efficient travel. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, minimizing transitions between different types of roadways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 11 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 19.5 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
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Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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