Origin
Haverstraw, NY
Morning in Haverstraw on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverstraw, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverstraw, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Haverstraw, NY to The Bronx, NY is 32.1 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a quick day trip or a segment of a larger journey. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between parkways and thruways. This route is straightforward and efficient for getting from point A to point B.
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 49m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a blend of parkway cruising and highway travel, with 56% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.8 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway, which provides a more scenic and less congested feel compared to pure interstate driving. As you progress, the roads will transition, eventually leading you onto the New York State Thruway and State Highway 303 North. This mix means you'll enjoy varied driving conditions, from potentially more open parkway stretches to the faster pace of the thruway as you near your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
6
27.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
31 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
31.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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 Haverstraw, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Bronx River Parkway South
29.5 mi in
|
~42m
Sound View Park
29.5 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| New York State Thruway | 8 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 303 North | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Conger Avenue | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Route 303 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverstraw, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
63 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clove Avenue
4
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
New Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 9W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Conger Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NY 303
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Route 303
7
Continue on NY 303
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NY 303
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
NY 303
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York State Thruway
11
Merge onto I 87; I 287
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
18
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
19
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
20
Merge onto BR
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
23
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
24
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
25
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
27
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
28
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Haverstraw, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Haverstraw, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
New York State Thruway
(8 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
49m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Haverstraw, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 32.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, New York State Thruway, State Highway 303 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Haverstraw, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 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 21 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haverstraw, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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