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Trip from Hillside Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

61.3 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hillside Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

30.6 miles from Hillside Lake, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 61.3 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.1 miles on Taconic State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4.3 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 61.3 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 4.3 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | Taconic State Parkway

At end of road, turn right onto Taconic State Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
41.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
5
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | Boston Road

Turn right onto Boston Road

Navigation decision point

6
61 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | White Plains Road

Turn right onto White Plains Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 37.1 mi 50m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.8 mi 17m
Bronx River Parkway 6 mi 9m
Clove Branch Road 2 mi 3m
Hillside Lake Road 1 mi 2m
Carpenter Road 0.9 mi 1m
South Hillside Lake Road 0.3 mi 1m
Bronx Park East 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 37.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillside Lake, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on 3rd Road

408 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Road
2

Turn left onto South Hillside Lake Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Hillside Lake Road
3

Turn left onto CR 33

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hillside Lake Road
4

Turn sharp left onto CR 29

2.0 mi · 3 min · Clove Branch Road
5

Continue on CR 29

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carpenter Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto Taconic State Parkway

37 mi · 50 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

6.0 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway Use the right lane.
10

Turn straight onto US 1

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
11

Turn right onto Boston Road

524 ft · 20 sec · Boston Road
12

Continue on Bronx Park East

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Bronx Park East
13

Turn right onto White Plains Road

301 ft · 10 sec · White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road
15

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Sagamore Street
16

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

439 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.6 miles from Hillside Lake, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 13 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.6 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

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 Hillside Lake, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hillside Lake, NY

This is one driving day of about 61.3 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Hillside Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 37.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Hillside Lake, NY · 45m into the drive

village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

31 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

East Fishkill, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Hillside Lake, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 56.9

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.5

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 56.9

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $50 to $10 mile 39.4

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.5

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 48.1

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 21.9

Mahopac, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43.8

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 61.3

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.8

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.9

Bronx, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+17185493200

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61.3

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61.3

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Ewen Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.9

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

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 61.3
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.09 one way

$20.18 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.91 $21.82
premium $4.92 $11.88 $23.76
diesel $5.61 $13.53 $27.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

EVolve NY Charging Station

Lagrangeville, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Mahopac, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Poughkeepsie, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 2 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hillside Lake, NY

Late night in Hillside Lake on Friday

Local time

12:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Friday

Local time

12:00 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

18 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

1h 31m 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 Hillside Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Bronx 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 30.6 miles from Hillside Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hillside Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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