Trip from Irvington, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

27m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

Downtown Irvington, NY, NY

Irvington, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Irvington to The Bronx is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 20.9 miles within New York. You can expect the drive to take roughly 29 minutes under normal conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, this route is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Because the entire trip stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. It is a practical commute that offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.7 miles from Irvington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind for this entire 20.9-mile stretch. Since this route involves 0% highway travel, you will navigate local roads for the duration of your 29-minute journey. This lack of highway access means you will be dealing with constant turns and intersections rather than maintaining a steady cruise-control speed. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires your full attention throughout the trip. The experience is best described as a hands-on navigation through the local infrastructure of New York.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 5.2 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 4.8 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 15.4 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 4.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10.3 mi into trip | ~16m 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.
5
12.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Pa...
7
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m 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
15 mi into trip | ~26m in | White Plains Road

Turn right onto White Plains Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Irvington, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.

Bronx River Parkway South

12.7 mi in | ~21m

Sound View Park

12.7 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway 5.2 mi 6m
Broadway 1.8 mi 2m
South Broadway 1.7 mi 2m
Mosholu Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Bronx River Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
West Gun Hill Road 1 mi 2m
Farragut Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Farragut Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Saw Mill River Parkway — 5.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
3

Continue on US 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Broadway
Use the right lane.
4

Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
5

Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
6

Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

5.2 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on HH

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MP

1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9

Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Gun Hill Road
10

Take the ramp

429 ft · 10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
11

Continue on this road

385 ft · 9 sec · this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
12

Merge onto BR

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 7E Toward Pelham Parkway Use the right lane.
14

Turn straight onto US 1

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Fordham Road
15

Turn right onto Boston Road

524 ft · 20 sec · Boston Road
16

Continue on Bronx Park East

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Bronx Park East
17

Turn right onto White Plains Road

301 ft · 10 sec · White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · White Plains Road
19

Turn left onto Sagamore Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Sagamore Street
20

Turn left onto Cruger Avenue

439 ft · 24 sec · Cruger Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 29-minute duration, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, allowing you to complete the 20.9-mile trip in one efficient push. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind, as this is a very low-cost excursion that won't require complex logistics. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the local turn-heavy layout before you head out, as the lack of highway segments means you will rely entirely on local navigation. Enjoy the ease of such a short transit between these two points.

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 7.7 miles from Irvington, NY, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 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 15.4 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.7 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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 Irvington, 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 Irvington, NY

This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irvington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Saw Mill River Parkway for about 5.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.7 mi from Irvington, NY · 12m into the drive

Downtown Yonkers, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

8 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

Yonkers, NY to The Bronx, NY

7.6 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Vernon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Irvington, 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.

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

$2.51 one way

$5.01 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.72 $5.43
premium $4.88 $2.96 $5.92
diesel $5.64 $3.42 $6.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Irvington, NY

Night in Irvington on Sunday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Night in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

17 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

27m 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 Irvington, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Broadway, South Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Irvington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 15.4 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 4.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Irvington, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.

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