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Trip from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

74 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Marlboro, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 9W, North Plank Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Marlboro, NY

Full guide →

Marlborough is a town of 8,700 people (2020) in Ulster County, New York state. It is sometimes listed as Marlboro, though that is the name of only the southernmost village. This article also covers the hamlet of Milton, which is inside town limits.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Full guide →

“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898

The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.

Top landmarks

  • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
  • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
  • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 74 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 74 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 9W is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 9W
North Plank Road
I 84 West
I 87
I 87 South
New York State Thruway
I 287 South
NJ 17 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Route 9W — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Route 9W

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 9W
2

Turn right onto North Plank Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Plank Road
3

Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West

0.2 mi · 33 sec · I 84 West, NY 52 West
4

Merge slight left

2.0 mi · 2 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
6

Continue straight

427 ft · 10 sec
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

0.6 mi · 40 sec · I 87 South: New York City
8

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 33 min · New York State Thruway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
10

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
11

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
12

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
13

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
14

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
15

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
16

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
17

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
18

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
22

Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Rosedale Avenue
23

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
24

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Noble Avenue
25

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue
26

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue
27

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road
28

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue
29

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37 mi from Marlboro, NY · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Suffern, NY

37 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.

Popular next leg

Suffern, NY to The Bronx, NY

29.1 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Vails Gate, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Suffern, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Marlboro, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.18 one way

$24.36 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.17 $26.34
premium $4.92 $14.34 $28.69
diesel $5.61 $16.34 $32.68

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$16

Total

$28

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
EV Truck/SUV 29.6 0 $10.36 $4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marlboro, NY

Afternoon in Marlboro on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 9W, North Plank Road, I 84 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37 miles from Marlboro, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Marlboro, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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