Rumba Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
37 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Neversink, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Neversink, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Neversink, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 107.7 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and NJ 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 miles on NY 17.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 107.7 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 62.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Neversink, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
New York
Nyst: Albany
New York City
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 55 mi | 1h 5m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Neversink Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 55 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Neversink, NY and The Bronx, NY.
Start on NY 55; CR 17
Continue on NY 55
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Neversink, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Neversink, NY
This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Neversink, NY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Neversink, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Leonia, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Yossies Cafe & Restaurant
Monroe, New York
Giovanna's Cafe
Ramsey, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Saddle River, New Jersey
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Lily and Liam
Englewood, New Jersey
Duaa’s Cafe
New York, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 12–1:30 pm
+12019340030
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm
+12016493600
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Harriman, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Goshen, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15186913119
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm
+12014611776
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12014085555
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+12015415559
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
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
$18
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mahwah, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Middletown, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Middletown, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Central Valley, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Neversink on Saturday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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