Origin
Lindley, NY
Evening in Lindley on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindley, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
262 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindley, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lindley to The Bronx covers 271.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $43 on fuel, making it a relatively affordable trek across New York State. While the journey stays within the Northeast region, you will transition from the rural landscapes near the Pennsylvania border to the dense urban environment of New York City. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, purposeful transit rather than a multi-day sightseeing expedition.
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
131 miles from Lindley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate local roads for the duration of the 271.9-mile trip. The technical nature of the roads requires constant engagement, as you transition between various local paths rather than cruising on high-speed freeways. You should expect the road personality to remain consistent and demanding throughout the entire drive. This is a hands-on driving experience where the lack of highway stretches makes the 4-hour and 26-minute duration feel more active than a typical expressway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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 163 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 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 262 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Mansfield
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
252.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
252.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 163 mi | 3h 10m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 62.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| County Route 115 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 163 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindley, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Morgan Creek Road
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morgan Creek Road
2
Turn right onto CR 115
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Route 115
3
Continue on PA 287
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto PA 49
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cowanesque Street
5
Continue on PA 49
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Route 49
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 99; US 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
12
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
163 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
22
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
25
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
27
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
29
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
31
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
34
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
35
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
36
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
37
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward one-day trip, your primary goal should be managing the technical, turn-heavy nature of the route. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue, as the constant navigation of local roads can be more taxing than standard highway driving. While there are no formal stops planned in the itinerary, stay flexible and pull over when necessary to maintain your focus. With a fuel budget of $43, keep an eye on your gauge as you transition between rural and urban sectors where gas prices may fluctuate. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools updated and accessible, as the reliance on local roads means you will be making frequent turns throughout your 271.9-mile journey.
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 131 miles from Lindley, NY, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163 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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
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 Lindley, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lindley, NY
This is one driving day of about 262 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Lindley, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 163 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131 mi from Lindley, NY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131 miles from Lindley, 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 163 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
$43.13 one way
$86.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.78 | $101.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.85 | $115.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.38
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Appalachian Thruway
(62.5 mi)
$4.38
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
$43
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
| Efficient EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.92 | $10.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.68 | $16.77 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
5h 16m 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 Lindley, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 262 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway, US Highway 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131 miles from Lindley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.13 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 24 significant decision points across 262 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lindley, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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