Origin
Lake Carmel, NY
Evening in Lake Carmel on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Carmel, NY to Bronx County, NY
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Carmel, NY
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lake Carmel to Bronx County, expect a straightforward 56.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both locations are within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical commute that avoids the complexities of multi-day travel, allowing you to reach your destination quickly and efficiently.
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
27.8 miles from Lake Carmel, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share for the trip is 0%. You will navigate sections like Waccabuc Road, Worthington Drive West, and Barrett Hill Road, which offer a more technical driving experience than a typical highway. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Waccabuc Road, you should stay alert for frequent turns. This path offers a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to high-speed, straight-line travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 55.5 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
6
48.9 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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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.
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F....
8
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Y...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| I 684 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 84 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 311 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 161st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Carmel, NY and Bronx County, NY.
1
Start on Coleman Road
75 ft
·
8 sec
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Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto Waccabuc Road
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
3
Continue on Worthington Drive West
486 ft
·
22 sec
·
Worthington Drive West
4
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Barrett Hill Road
5
Turn left onto NY 52
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 52
6
Continue on NY 52
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 311
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
8
Continue on NY 311
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge onto I 84
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A
Toward I 684 South: White Plains
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 684
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 684
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 87
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 5
Toward East 161st Street, Macombs Dam Bridge, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Macombs Dam Bridge
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Macombs Dam Bridge
21
Turn right onto East 161st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 161st Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on East 161st Street
461 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 161st Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
East 161st Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 8-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire 56.1-mile route is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that because this is a local road-heavy trip with no highway stretches, traffic patterns on these specific roads will have a direct impact on your arrival time. Make sure your fuel tank is ready for the $9 estimated cost before you head out. Focus on navigating the turns effectively, as the road's character demands consistent focus from the start to the finish.
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 27.8 miles from Lake Carmel, NY, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 55.5 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.8 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bronx County, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Carmel, 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 Lake Carmel, NY
This is one driving day of about 55.5 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Carmel, 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 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Lake Carmel, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Lake Carmel, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bronx County, NY
The final approach into Bronx County, 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 Bronx County, 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
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| premium | $4.88 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bronx County, NY
Evening in Bronx County on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
4 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
1h 18m 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 Lake Carmel, NY to Bronx County, NY covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, I 684, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Lake Carmel, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.04 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 16 significant decision points across 55.5 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lake Carmel, NY to Bronx County, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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