Traveling from Kerhonkson to The Bronx covers approximately 100.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget roughly $16 for fuel to complete the journey between these two Northeast locations. Because the route is entirely local and avoids major highway stretches, it offers a more personal, turn-heavy experience than a high-speed transit corridor. It is a straightforward drive that connects the rural character of the Catskills region to the urban environment of New York City.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Kerhonkson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a technical and engaging experience, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy local roads rather than long, monotonous highway segments. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local infrastructure for the entirety of the 100.5-mile trip. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for constant changes in road conditions and pace. The personality of this drive is dictated by local traffic and the winding nature of the roads, requiring your full attention as you transition from the northern reaches down toward the city.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
663 ft49 ft
Total Climb
908 ft
Total Descent
1,114 ft
Highest Point
663 ft
~47.9 mi in
Elevation Range
615 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and United States Highway 209. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 95.9 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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20.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
50.3 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
51 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
67 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kerhonkson, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Nyst: Albany
50.3 mi in|~59m
New York City
50.3 mi in|~59m
Gsp South: Paterson
81.1 mi in|~1h 38m
Fort Lee
81.1 mi in|~1h 38m
New York
81.1 mi in|~1h 38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
30.8 mi
36m
United States Highway 209
17.3 mi
20m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi
15m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
2.9 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
I 95 EXPR
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerhonkson, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
174 ft·14 sec·this road
2
Turn right
44 ft·5 sec
3
Turn right onto 42nd Street
312 ft·20 sec·42nd Street
4
Turn left onto US 209
6.0 mi·6 min·United States Highway 209
5
Continue on US 209
1.8 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on US 209
11 mi·11 min·United States Highway 209
7
Continue on US 209
1.1 mi·1 min·Kingston Avenue
8
Continue on US 209
0.8 mi·1 min·United States Highway 209
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto NY 17
30 mi·35 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
24
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
29
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Noble Avenue
30
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bronx River Avenue
31
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
32
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though you should account for the 1 hour and 56 minute travel time when planning around peak local traffic. There are no planned stops built into this route, so ensure you have enough fuel before heading out, as the $16 estimate assumes a direct drive. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, keep a close watch on your navigation and maintain a consistent pace to avoid fatigue. Because you are navigating local roads exclusively, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that can slow your progress unexpectedly.
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 47.9 miles from Kerhonkson, NY, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 57m 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 35m
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 Kerhonkson, 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 Kerhonkson, NY
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Kerhonkson, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 30.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Kerhonkson, NY
· 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.57 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$17.07
$34.14
premium
$4.92
$18.59
$37.17
diesel
$5.61
$21.17
$42.35
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)$0.68
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
$16
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Kerhonkson, NY
Morning
in Kerhonkson on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Morning
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 9 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
48 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kerhonkson, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 95.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, United States Highway 209, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Kerhonkson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.79 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 21 significant decision points across 95.9 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kerhonkson, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 49 ft to 663 ft elevation with about 908 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
