Trip from Moira, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

7h 22m

Distance

347.8 mi

560 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 12m ★

6 AM

7h 23m

8 AM

7h 44m

10 AM

7h 30m

12 PM

7h 28m

3 PM

7h 31m

5 PM

7h 43m

8 PM

7h 16m

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

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Moira, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from the northern reaches of Moira to the urban environment of The Bronx covers 340.2 miles of New York state. Expect to spend approximately 6 hours and 3 minutes behind the wheel to complete this journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is best approached as a full-day trip rather than a quick commute. Budgeting around $54 for fuel is a safe estimate for your expenses. Since you are moving from the rural Northeast region down toward the dense metropolitan area of the state, you will notice a significant shift in infrastructure and traffic density as you head south.

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

173.9 miles from Moira, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a passive highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate via State Route 11, Highway 5, and West Main Street for the duration of the trip. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—specifically 0 miles on Highway 5—you should anticipate frequent intersections and changing speed limits. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring constant navigation through various town centers. This is not the type of trip where you can set cruise control and relax, as the technical nature of the path keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 199 miles in near I 87.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 347.8 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 199 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 317.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

199 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

199.8 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York

317.6 mi into trip | ~6h 38m 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

319 mi into trip | ~6h 39m 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

346.2 mi into trip | ~7h 17m 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 Along This Route

Between Moira, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

New York

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

Buffalo

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	103.7 mi	2h 1m
Adirondack Trail	31 mi	42m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
State Route 11	12.4 mi	16m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cascade Road	5.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on County Highway 5

139 ft · 6 sec · County Highway 5

Turn right onto US 11

12 mi · 16 min · State Route 11

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 11

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 11B; NY 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finney Boulevard

Continue on NY 30

31 mi · 42 min · Adirondack Trail

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 87 South

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid hitting peak traffic as you approach the Bronx. You should schedule at least one substantial stop to break up the monotony of the local roads and maintain your focus. Since this route lacks high-speed highway segments, your travel time can be sensitive to local congestion, so build in a little extra cushion for your arrival. Keep your fuel budget of $54 handy, but prioritize refueling in the northern sections where service stations may be more spaced out. My best tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for the transition from rural roads to denser suburban corridors, as the pace of traffic will change noticeably as you descend toward your destination.

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 173.9 miles from Moira, NY, or about 3h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.9 miles or 3h 50m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moira, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Moira, NY

This is one driving day of about 347.8 miles and 7h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moira, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.9 mi from Moira, NY · 3h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

174 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

Albany, NY to The Bronx, NY

144.6 mi · 2h 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.9 miles from Moira, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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

$56.62 one way

$113.24 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$61.36	$122.72
premium	$4.88	$66.86	$133.72
diesel	$5.64	$77.27	$154.54

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

$57

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.3	1	$36.52	$16.69
Efficient EV	87	0	$30.43	$13.91
EV Truck/SUV	139.1	1	$48.69	$22.26

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Moira, NY

Afternoon in Moira on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

4:43 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

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 22m 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 Moira, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 347.8 miles and takes about 7h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173.9 miles from Moira, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.62 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.

Between Moira, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

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Trip from Moira, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moira, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 22m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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