Origin
Kaser, NY
Late night in Kaser on Friday
Local time
1:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaser, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaser, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Kaser, NY, to The Bronx, NY, you are looking at a manageable 37-mile journey. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a cost-effective route for those traveling within the Northeast. Since this drive is entirely local, you will stay off the major interstates, providing a straightforward connection between these two New York locations. It is a perfect option if you need to travel between these points efficiently without the complexity of a long-haul journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate cruising; instead, you will navigate local roads throughout the entire 37-mile span. This technical, winding nature means there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Your focus will be on managing constant turns as you transition from the environment of Kaser into the urban landscape of The Bronx. It is a driving experience defined by active navigation rather than high-speed highway transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and East Central Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near NY 59 / State Highway 59.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (NY 59 / State Highway 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 59 / State Highway 59
Turn left onto NY 59 / State Highway 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway S...
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kaser, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
New York
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| East Central Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 59 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaser, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Phyllis Terrace
213 ft
·
16 sec
·
Phyllis Terrace
2
Turn left onto NY 306
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 59
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NY 59
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
6
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
8
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
13
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
14
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
15
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
16
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Kaser, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Kaser, 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
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
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
Late night in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
1:51 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
3 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
47m 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 Kaser, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, East Central Avenue, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Kaser, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 10 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (NY 59 / State Highway 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kaser, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
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