Origin
New Brighton, NY
Afternoon in New Brighton on Friday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Brighton, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, NY
Mel Audelo
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 31.2 miles, this short trek from New Brighton to The Bronx is a straightforward journey typically completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Since the entire trip takes place within the Northeast region of New York, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, this transit is manageable and direct for any driver comfortable with local navigation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-distance interstate commutes, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 31.2-mile journey. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the road keeps you engaged with constant maneuvering through the local landscape. The character of this trip is defined by its stop-and-go nature, which contrasts sharply with the monotonous grind of high-speed travel. Prepare for a dense, technical driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tonnelle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
292 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
334 ft
Highest Point
292 ft
~25.2 mi in
Elevation Range
286 ft
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 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 29 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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 New Brighton, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Jersey City and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Njtp: Newark
8 mi in
|
~17m
Jersey City
13.6 mi in
|
~25m
|
via NJ 139
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 4 mi | 6m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Castleton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Cassidy Place
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cassidy Place
2
Turn left onto Henderson Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Henderson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Avenue
4
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
5
Turn right onto Castleton Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Castleton Avenue
6
Turn left onto Port Richmond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Richmond Avenue
7
Turn right onto Hooker Place
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hooker Place
8
Turn right onto Trantor Place
229 ft
·
13 sec
·
Trantor Place
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Bayonne Bridge
10
Continue on NY 440
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
12
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
15
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
19
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
20
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
21
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
76th Street
25
Turn left onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
26
Continue on CR 501
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
27
Turn slight left onto NJ 63; CR 501
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
29
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
31
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
33
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
36
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
37
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
38
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
39
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from New Brighton, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from New Brighton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.61
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$33
Total
$38
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
4:54 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 New Brighton, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 32 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tonnelle Avenue, Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from New Brighton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 29 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Brighton, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Jersey City and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 292 ft elevation with about 304 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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