Origin
Lakewood, NY
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
373.1 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 417.1 miles across New York State, this journey from Lakewood to The Bronx is a significant undertaking that takes approximately 6 hours and 43 minutes. Because this route avoids major highways entirely, it is best suited for a single, focused day of driving rather than a casual afternoon jaunt. You should budget about $66 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive remains within the Northeast region, the transition from the quiet surroundings of Lakewood to the density of The Bronx is substantial. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, ensure you are prepared for a long day behind the wheel before committing to this trek.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of interstate travel; this trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local road personality. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your entire journey navigating Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, and Forrest Street. Expect a constant, hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention compared to a standard highway commute. The route keeps you on smaller, winding paths, which creates a very different pace than what you would encounter on major thoroughfares. Navigating these local corridors requires patience and consistent focus as you transition through the various segments of the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in near Crescent Park.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 373.1 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 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 358.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
24.7 mi into trip
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~39m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
358.2 mi into trip
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~7h 32m in
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I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
363.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
363.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
7
371.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 50m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 262.7 mi | 4h 57m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Hoovertown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on West Summit Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Summit Street
2
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Big Tree Road
3
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
4
Continue on CR 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Big Tree Road
5
Continue on PA 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Forrest Street
6
Turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
·
12 sec
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Main Street
7
Turn left onto PA 69
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Mechanic Street
8
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Jackson Run Road
9
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi
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12 min
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Jackson Run Road
11
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
12
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Hickory Street
14
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
15
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
20
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
22
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
23
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
24
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
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PA 948
25
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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PA 66
26
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
27
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
29
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
30
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
31
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
33
Merge onto I 80
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
39
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
40
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
41
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
42
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
44
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
46
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
48
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
51
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
52
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
53
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
54
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
55
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To manage the 6 hours and 43 minutes efficiently, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies exclusively on local roads, avoid leaving during peak traffic hours to prevent unnecessary delays on smaller streets. Your fuel budget of $66 should be secured before you depart, as local fueling options may be less frequent than those found along major highway corridors. A concrete tip for this specific path: keep a reliable GPS running at all times, as the reliance on local roads like Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road can make navigation trickier than sticking to a single highway. Stay alert to the changing road geometry, as the lack of highway segments means you will be encountering intersections more frequently throughout the day.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 82 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 4h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
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 Lakewood, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakewood, NY
This is one driving day of about 373.1 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Lakewood, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.6 mi from Lakewood, NY · 4h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.74 one way
$121.48 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.82 | $131.64 |
| premium | $4.88 | $71.73 | $143.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.89 | $165.78 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.9 | 1 | $39.18 | $17.91 |
| Efficient EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.2 | 1 | $52.23 | $23.88 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Union, NY
187 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
22 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
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakewood, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 373.1 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, Jackson Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.6 miles from Lakewood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 373.1 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 24.7 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 358.2 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 363.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lakewood, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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