Origin
Lake Carmel, NY
Late night in Lake Carmel on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lake Carmel, NY to Bronx County, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
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
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Bronx County, NY
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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.
About the Cities
Starting in Lake Carmel, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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
|
~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
|
~1h 6m 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.
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
·
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
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 12 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Bronx County on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
5 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
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 $9.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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