This 181.3-mile drive from New Lisbon, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing NY 17 and NJ 17, with a stretch on State Highway 206, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a return trip. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this journey. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
90.6 miles from New Lisbon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 181.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.1 miles on NY 17, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the specific road types vary, the overall feel is geared towards efficient travel, connecting you from upstate New York into the metropolitan area. You'll experience a transition from more open highway stretches to the busier approach to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 66.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 181.3 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 66.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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66.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
135.7 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
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136.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
151 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
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152.4 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Lisbon, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Nyst: Albany
135.7 mi in|~3h 12m
New York City
135.7 mi in|~3h 12m
Gsp South: Paterson
166.5 mi in|~3h 51m
Fort Lee
166.5 mi in|~3h 51m
New York
166.5 mi in|~3h 51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
70.1 mi
1h 23m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
State Highway 206
13.7 mi
24m
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi
15m
State Highway 23
11.9 mi
17m
Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi
12m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
NY 357
6.4 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lisbon, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 12
0.7 mi·1 min·Gilbert Lake Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NY 51
2.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 51
3
Turn left onto CR 49
0.9 mi·2 min·County Highway 49
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 23
8.9 mi·12 min·State Highway 23
5
Continue on NY 23
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 23
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 205; NY 23
2.3 mi·3 min·State Highway 23
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CR 48A
0.2 mi·31 sec·County Highway 48A
8
Continue on CR 48
1.2 mi·3 min·County Highway 48
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
4.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 28
10
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
11
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
12
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
13
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
14
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
16
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
18
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
19
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
20
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
21
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
22
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
24
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
25
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
27
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
32
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
33
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
36
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4BToward Rosedale AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
46
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Noble Avenue
47
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Bronx River Avenue
48
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Tremont Avenue
49
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Cruger Avenue
51
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 15-minute duration, departing in the morning will allow you ample time to reach The Bronx comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate is based on the full 181.3 miles. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential traffic increases as you get closer to The Bronx, especially if traveling during peak hours. Utilize your longest stretch on NY 17 to get a good portion of the miles covered efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.6 miles from New Lisbon, NY, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 40 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 New Lisbon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Lisbon, NY
This is one driving day of about 181.3 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from New Lisbon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from New Lisbon, NY
· 2h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from New Lisbon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 175
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 175
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 175
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.84 one way
$59.69 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$32.27
$64.54
premium
$4.92
$35.14
$70.28
diesel
$5.61
$40.03
$80.06
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)$0.68
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
$30
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.4
0
$19.04
$8.70
Efficient EV
45.3
0
$15.86
$7.25
EV Truck/SUV
72.5
0
$25.38
$11.60
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
New Lisbon, NY
Afternoon
in New Lisbon on Friday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Monticello, NY
91 mi in
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
9 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
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Lisbon, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 181.3 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, State Highway 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from New Lisbon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 29 significant decision points across 181.3 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 66.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Lisbon, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
