Trip from Independence, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

305.6 mi

492 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 14m ★

6 AM

6h 27m

8 AM

6h 52m

10 AM

6h 36m

12 PM

6h 33m

3 PM

6h 37m

5 PM

6h 50m

8 PM

6h 19m

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

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Independence, NY

Mateusz Walendzik

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Independence to The Bronx spans 308.7 miles and typically requires about 5 hours and 13 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because the duration is manageable in a single push, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, though you should factor in a fuel budget of approximately $49 to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. While there are no scheduled stops required by the route profile, the lack of high-speed highway travel means you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience. Ultimately, this journey is a straightforward trek across New York state that works best for travelers who prefer local roads over monotonous interstate cruising.

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

152.8 miles from Independence, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a technical and engaging experience, as this route is defined as a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. Without the ease of long, uninterrupted interstate stretches, you will spend your time navigating local roads that require constant focus and frequent steering adjustments. The personality of this drive is far from a mindless highway grind, offering a more intimate look at the regional landscape as you transition toward the city. You should anticipate a steady, rhythmic pace throughout the entire 308.7-mile journey. Be ready to stay alert, as the absence of major highway segments means the road surface and turn frequency will remain consistent from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 305.6 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 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

46.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...

47.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13A Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...

181.6 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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...

296.1 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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...

296.4 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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 Along This Route

Between Independence, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Binghamton

46.8 mi in | ~1h 12m

Mt Pocono

181.6 mi in | ~3h 53m | via US 6

Milford

182.3 mi in | ~3h 54m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	80.1 mi	1h 34m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
State Highway 417	31.6 mi	47m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Independence Road	4.6 mi	11m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 80.1 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 22

4.6 mi · 11 min · Independence Road

Turn right onto NY 417

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 417

At end of road, turn left onto NY 36; NY 417

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 36

Turn right onto NY 417

16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tuscarora Street

Continue on NY 417

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 417

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on NY 417

365 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 417

Continue on NY 417

3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 15 North

Merge onto I 99; US 15

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 15

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 13A-B Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 13A Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

80 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 13-minute travel time, plan your departure early to avoid any unexpected congestion as you approach the metropolitan area. Since this is a turn-heavy route without dedicated highway stretches, your fuel consumption may vary, so keep that $49 estimate in mind as a baseline for your budget. While the trip is feasible in one day, remember that local roads can be unpredictable compared to major interstates, so build in extra time for potential delays. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation system updated and ready, as the high volume of turns makes it easy to lose your way without consistent guidance. Staying flexible with your schedule will ensure you arrive in The Bronx feeling refreshed rather than fatigued by the constant maneuvering.

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 152.8 miles from Independence, NY, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 3h 19m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Independence, 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 Independence, NY

This is one driving day of about 305.6 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Independence, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.8 mi from Independence, NY · 3h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

153 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to The Bronx, NY

31.7 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Independence, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.75 one way

$99.50 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$53.91	$107.83
premium	$4.88	$58.75	$117.50
diesel	$5.64	$67.89	$135.79

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

$50

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.7	1	$32.09	$14.67
Efficient EV	76.4	0	$26.74	$12.22
EV Truck/SUV	122.2	1	$42.78	$19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Independence, NY

Night in Independence on Sunday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Night in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

153 mi in

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

6 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

6h 26m 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 Independence, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 305.6 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 152.8 miles from Independence, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.75 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.

Between Independence, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono and Milford.

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Trip from Independence, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Independence, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 26m on the road

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