Origin
Laurens, NY
Night in Laurens on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurens, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h
Distance
172.4 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Laurens to The Bronx spans 177.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey remains well within a single day's driving range, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $28 for fuel should cover your primary travel costs for this one-way transit. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, moving from the quiet surroundings of rural New York down into the urban environment of the city. Since the route involves no major highway stretches, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. It is a practical trek for those looking to reach the city without the monotony of long highway miles.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Laurens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, this route stays off the major interstates, favoring smaller roads that keep you engaged with constant navigation. The character of the drive is defined by its technical nature rather than fast, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. You will find that the road requires frequent adjustments as you transition from the local routes of upstate New York toward the dense, complex infrastructure of The Bronx. It is the type of trip where you will be working the steering wheel more than you might on a standard freeway corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 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 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 172.4 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 57.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 126.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
126.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m 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
142.2 mi into trip
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~3h 15m 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
143.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m 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 Laurens, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Nyst: Albany
126.9 mi in
|
~2h 57m
New York City
126.9 mi in
|
~2h 57m
Gsp South: Paterson
157.6 mi in
|
~3h 36m
Fort Lee
157.6 mi in
|
~3h 36m
New York
157.6 mi in
|
~3h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| NY 357 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 205 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurens, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Louden Drive
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
Louden Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 11
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 11A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway 11A
4
Turn sharp right onto NY 205
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 205
5
Continue on NY 205; NY 23
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 23
6
Continue on CR 48A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Highway 48A
7
Continue on CR 48
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 48
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
9
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NY 357
10
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
11
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
12
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delaware Street
15
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
17
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
18
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
20
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
21
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
22
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 17
24
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
38
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
45
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
46
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
47
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
48
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
50
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you are navigating a 3-hour and 26-minute journey on local roads, timing your departure is critical to avoid unnecessary congestion. Try to leave early in the morning to maintain steady progress, as traffic patterns on non-highway routes can be unpredictable once you near your destination. You have total flexibility with your pacing, so plan for at least one or two breaks to stretch your legs, even though no formal stops are required by the route profile. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Laurens to ensure you have enough to cover the $28 estimate comfortably. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation system active at all times, as the lack of highway signage means you will be making frequent turns on smaller, local roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Laurens, NY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 38 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
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 Laurens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Laurens, NY
This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Laurens, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.2 mi from Laurens, NY · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Laurens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.38 one way
$56.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
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
$28
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.03 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Night in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Monticello, NY
86 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
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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Laurens, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 172.4 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, State Highway 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.2 miles from Laurens, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 28 significant decision points across 172.4 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 57.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 126.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laurens, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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