Trip from Marilla, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

7h 30m

Distance

362 mi

583 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 21m ★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Marilla, NY, NY

Marilla, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Marilla to The Bronx covers 365.1 miles across New York State, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this route focuses on local roads like Clinton Street, Alleghany Road, and Highway 77 rather than major interstates, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the trip. While the drive is manageable in one go, you will need to account for at least one dedicated stop to stay refreshed. This route offers a unique, cross-state perspective compared to typical high-speed highway travel, taking you from the suburbs of Western New York down into the urban environment of The Bronx.

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

181 miles from Marilla, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local roads and state highways that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The journey feels intimate and grounded, trading fast-paced lane changes for the consistent rhythm of local thoroughfares. Because the route relies entirely on local infrastructure, the character of the road remains technical and engaging for the duration of your 365.1-mile trek. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the changing local landscape rather than cruise control.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 184.6 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 362 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 184.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 237.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
184.6 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
237.9 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
347 mi into trip | ~7h 7m in | 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
352.5 mi into trip | ~7h 13m 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
352.8 mi into trip | ~7h 13m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Marilla, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

237.9 mi in | ~4h 57m | via US 6

Milford

238.7 mi in | ~4h 58m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Genesee Expressway 32.6 mi 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Perry Center Road 7.4 mi 10m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marilla, NY and The Bronx, NY.

1

Start on CR 330

4.4 mi · 6 min · Bullis Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 354

3.8 mi · 5 min · Clinton Street
3

Turn left

520 ft · 20 sec
4

Turn right onto NY 77

4.0 mi · 5 min · Alleghany Road
5

Continue on NY 77

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 77
6

Turn left onto US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
7

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
8

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
9

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
10

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
11

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
12

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
13

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
15

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
16

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
21

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
22

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
23

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.
24

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.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
28

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
29

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
30

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
31

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
33

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
34

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
35

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.
36

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
37

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
38

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
40

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue
41

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
42

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
43

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
44

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
45

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a full-day commitment of over 6 hours, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the stress of navigating local traffic as the day wears on. Plan for at least one substantial stop to break up the drive, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be actively driving for the entire duration. Keep your $58 fuel budget in mind and monitor your tank, as local roads may not offer the same density of service stations as major interstates. A smart strategy is to map out your one required stop midway through the trip to ensure you stay alert. Given the route's reliance on Clinton Street, Alleghany Road, and Highway 77, double-check your GPS frequently to stay on track through the various turns.

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 181 miles from Marilla, NY, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181 miles or 3h 49m 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 12m

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 Marilla, 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 Marilla, NY

This is one driving day of about 362 miles and 7h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marilla, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181 mi from Marilla, NY · 3h 49m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

181 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

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181 miles from Marilla, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 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

$58.93 one way

$117.86 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $63.86 $127.73
premium $4.88 $69.59 $139.18
diesel $5.64 $80.42 $160.85

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

$59

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 108.6 1 $38.01 $17.38
Efficient EV 90.5 1 $31.67 $14.48
EV Truck/SUV 144.8 1 $50.68 $23.17

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Marilla, NY

Evening in Marilla on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

6:18 PM

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

23 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 30m 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 Marilla, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 362 miles and takes about 7h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181 miles from Marilla, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.93 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 27 significant decision points across 362 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 184.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 237.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Marilla, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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