Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Late night in Greenburgh on Friday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 19 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19 miles, with most of the trip on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Frontage Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Frontage Street
Turn right onto Frontage Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenburgh, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Sprain Parkway South and New York City.
Sprain Parkway South
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
New York City
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fordham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NY 119
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Frontage Street
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Frontage Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 287 East
7
Merge onto I 287
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 3
Toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
10
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
13
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
14
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
15
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
17
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
18
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
2 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 19 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Greenburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Frontage Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenburgh, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Sprain Parkway South and New York City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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