Spanning 301.6 miles from Gorham to The Bronx, this trip takes approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes of pure driving time. Because this route relies entirely on local roads like Canandaigua Road, Hamilton Street, and Lake Front Drive, it is a significant commitment that requires your full attention. You should budget about $48 for fuel to complete the journey. While it is technically possible to finish this drive in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the path makes it feel longer than a standard highway cruise. Consider this a practical, single-day transit through New York state if you prefer local scenery over high-speed interstates. It is an honest, hands-on trek that requires a steady pace from start to finish.
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
143 miles from Gorham, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 286.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate slog, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands constant engagement behind the wheel. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Canandaigua Road, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions throughout the entire 301.6-mile distance. The road's personality is defined by its technical, local nature rather than fast, open stretches. Be prepared for a winding, deliberate pace that keeps you focused on the road ahead for the duration of your travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,908 ft53 ft
Total Climb
1,803 ft
Total Descent
2,642 ft
Highest Point
1,908 ft
~183.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,855 ft
Notable High Points
1,908 ft at ~183.9 miles+692 ft prominence
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 108.6 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 286.1 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 108.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
108.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
162 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
271.1 mi into trip|~5h 45m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
276.6 mi into trip|~5h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
276.8 mi into trip|~5h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gorham, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
162 mi in|~3h 35m|via US 6
Milford
162.8 mi in|~3h 36m|via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 81
73.5 mi
1h 28m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi
23m
State Highway 79
15.2 mi
17m
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi
16m
Trumansburg Road
8.8 mi
13m
NY 245
8.6 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
20 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left
112 ft·4 sec
3
Turn straight onto NY 245
8.6 mi·12 min·NY 245
4
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5
0.2 mi·20 sec·Canandaigua Road
5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Street
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi·1 min·Lake Front Drive
7
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi·2 min·Waterloo-Geneva Road
8
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi·14 min·State Highway 96A
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 96A
10
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
11
Continue on NY 96
485 ft·13 sec·North Town Line Road
12
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 96
13
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi·1 min·Center Road
14
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 89
15
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road 141
16
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi·2 min·Powell Road
17
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi·5 min·State Highway 96
18
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Trumansburg Road
19
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi·12 min·Trumansburg Road
21
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi·2 min·Cliff Street
22
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Buffalo Street
23
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft·24 sec·Taughannock Boulevard
24
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft·11 sec·West State Street
25
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft·12 sec·South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi·2 min·West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
27
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
28
Continue on NY 79
11 mi·16 min·Slaterville Road
29
Continue on NY 79
15 mi·17 min·State Highway 79
30
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
31
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi·47 sec·NY 26
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 South
33
Merge onto I 81
20 mi·24 min·I 81
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
38
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
39
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
45
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
47
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
48
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
50
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
52
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
54
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
57
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Noble Avenue
58
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bronx River Avenue
59
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
60
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
61
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
62
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you are tackling a turn-heavy route without highway relief, plan your departure for early in the morning to handle the navigation while you are fresh. You have one designated stop included in the itinerary, so use that time to stretch and refuel effectively to manage the $48 fuel cost. Stay alert, as the lack of highway segments means you will be dealing with constant intersection changes and varying local speed limits. Flexibility is your best asset on this drive, so do not hesitate to build in extra time for your single stop if traffic conditions shift. Prioritize a steady, cautious speed to navigate the frequent turns safely as you transition from the Finger Lakes region toward the Bronx.
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 143 miles from Gorham, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 63 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143 miles or 3h 13m 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, NY
This is one driving day of about 286.1 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Gorham, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143 mi from Gorham, NY
· 3h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 276.2
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 286.1
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 276.2
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 19.7
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 276.2
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 276.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.09 one way
$94.19 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$50.92
$101.85
premium
$4.92
$55.45
$110.90
diesel
$5.61
$63.17
$126.33
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.8
1
$30.04
$13.73
Efficient EV
71.5
0
$25.03
$11.44
EV Truck/SUV
114.4
1
$40.05
$18.31
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gorham, NY
Morning
in Gorham on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Morning
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
6:27 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 9m 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 Gorham, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 286.1 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143 miles from Gorham, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.09 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 286.1 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 108.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gorham, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 53 ft to 1,908 ft elevation with about 1,803 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
