Origin
Madrid, NY
Morning in Madrid on Wednesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madrid, NY to The Bronx, NY
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
7h 36m
Distance
369.6 mi
595 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 26m
★
6 AM
7h 36m
8 AM
7h 56m
10 AM
7h 43m
12 PM
7h 41m
3 PM
7h 44m
5 PM
7h 55m
8 PM
7h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madrid, NY
Miguel Cuenca
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Madrid to The Bronx covers 362.5 miles of New York scenery. You should plan for a drive time of roughly 6 hours and 33 minutes, making this a manageable but long trek that fits into a single day if you start early. Expect to spend approximately $57 on fuel for the journey. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. While it is possible to complete this trip in one day, it is a significant stretch that demands your full attention, so ensure you are prepared for several hours of continuous driving.
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
184.8 miles from Madrid, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a drive defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as this route does not rely on major highways. You will experience a 0% highway share, meaning the road will feel more intimate and technical than a standard interstate commute. Instead of monotonous cruising, you will navigate winding local paths that require frequent adjustments and consistent focus. The journey stays entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the rural character of Madrid down toward the dense urban environment of The Bronx. Expect a steady, hands-on experience that rewards drivers who prefer local roads over the predictability of high-speed bypasses.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 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 221.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 369.6 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 221.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
221.2 mi into trip
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~4h 35m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
339.4 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
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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
340.8 mi into trip
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~6h 53m in
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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
6
354.9 mi into trip
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~7h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
7
368 mi into trip
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~7h 30m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Madrid, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
136.3 mi in
|
~2h 55m
Boston
221.2 mi in
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~4h 35m
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via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| Gouverneur Street | 23.8 mi | 27m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madrid, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Cross Street
67 ft
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5 sec
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Cross Street
2
Turn right onto NY 345
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 345
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Bridge Street
4
Turn right onto NY 310
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 310
5
Continue on Canton-Madrid Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Canton-Madrid Road
6
Continue on NY 310
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
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State Highway 310
7
Turn right onto 85
1.4 mi
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2 min
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State Street Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Riverside Drive
9
Turn right onto US 11; NY 68
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 11
24 mi
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27 min
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Gouverneur Street
11
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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William Street
12
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 58
13
Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
14
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi
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9 min
·
State Highway 812
15
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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State Highway 812
16
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
17
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
19
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
20
Continue on NY 812
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
21
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
23
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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East State Street
24
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
25
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
26
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
27
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
28
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
30
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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State Route 49
31
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
35
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
36
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
37
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.
38
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
39
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.
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
42
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
43
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
45
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
47
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
52
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Noble Avenue
53
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Bronx River Avenue
54
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
55
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
56
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Cruger Avenue
57
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6 hour and 33 minute duration, your best strategy is to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue during the final leg of your trip. Since there are no designated stops in the data, prioritize building in your own breaks to stretch and refuel; you will need to budget accordingly to keep your $57 fuel estimate on track. Because this is a local road-heavy route, keep a close eye on your GPS and local signage to navigate turns accurately. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace to account for local traffic patterns as you approach the metropolitan area. Always double-check your vehicle's fuel level before heading out, as local roads can sometimes lead you through stretches with fewer service options.
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 184.8 miles from Madrid, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 81 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.8 miles or 3h 52m 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 17m
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 Madrid, 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 Madrid, NY
This is one driving day of about 369.6 miles and 7h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Madrid, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.8 mi from Madrid, NY · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.8 miles from Madrid, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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
$60.84 one way
$121.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $65.79 | $131.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.64 | $143.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.60 | $163.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.9 | 1 | $38.81 | $17.74 |
| Efficient EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.34 | $14.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.8 | 1 | $51.74 | $23.65 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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
Morning in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
25 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 36m 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 Madrid, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 369.6 miles and takes about 7h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Gouverneur Street, State Highway 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.8 miles from Madrid, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.84 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 33 significant decision points across 369.6 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 221.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 339.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Madrid, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
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