For a quick escape from New York City to Bronxville, you are looking at a manageable 20.4-mile trip that typically takes about 40 minutes. You will primarily navigate the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Major Deegan Expressway, and the New York State Thruway. It is a straightforward one-day journey that easily fits into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 22m into the drive
.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between parkways and expressways. With a highway share of 48 percent, the route moves you through the region efficiently. You will find the longest consistent stretch is a 4.7-mile segment on the Henry Hudson Parkway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Hudson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
120 ft7 ft
Total Climb
178 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
120 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
113 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 9.9 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.9 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
11.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
11.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
18.7 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...
9
18.9 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward Kimball Avenue, Midland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Kimball Avenue, Midland Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New York City, NY and Bronxville, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.
Albany
11.3 mi in|~24m
Yankee Stadium
11.3 mi in|~24m
Cross County Parkway East
18.6 mi in|~35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi
6m
New York State Thruway
1.9 mi
2m
12th Avenue
1.8 mi
5m
West Street
1.8 mi
5m
Midland Avenue
1.2 mi
3m
West Side Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Bronxville, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft·7 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Chambers Street
3
Turn right onto NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·West Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi·1 min·11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi·1 min·West Side Highway
7
Continue on HH; NY 9A
4.7 mi·7 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 14Toward I 95: George Washington BrigdeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx ExpresswayUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 1C-DToward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee StadiumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 1CToward I 87 North: AlbanyUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 87
4.5 mi·6 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 87
1.9 mi·2 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
517 ft·12 sec
Exit 4Toward Cross County ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
424 ft·12 sec·Central Park Avenue
17
Take the ramp
457 ft·11 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway EastUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
209 ft·4 sec·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 5Toward Kimball Avenue, Midland AvenueUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
168 ft·5 sec
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Midland Avenue
0.3 mi·57 sec·Midland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on Midland Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Midland Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Pondfield Road
0.1 mi·21 sec·Pondfield Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Meadow Avenue
41 ft·1 sec·Meadow Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Meadow Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with zero planned stops, you can easily complete it without needing to refuel, keeping your costs around $3. To avoid the heaviest traffic on these major arteries, try to plan your departure for outside of peak commuting hours.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.2 miles from New York City, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 20 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bronxville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving New York City, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 20.4 miles and 40m.
At 20.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Henry Hudson Parkway for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from New York City, NY
· 22m into the drive
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bronxville, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bronxville, 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
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$3.63
$7.26
premium
$4.92
$3.95
$7.91
diesel
$5.61
$4.50
$9.01
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)$0.09
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.1
0
$2.14
$0.98
Efficient EV
5.1
0
$1.78
$0.82
EV Truck/SUV
8.2
0
$2.86
$1.31
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 14, 2026
Origin
New York City, NY
Late night
in New York City on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Bronxville, NY
Late night
in Bronxville on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
20 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
40m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New York City, NY to Bronxville, NY covers 20.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Hudson Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 17 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New York City, NY and Bronxville, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 120 ft elevation with about 178 ft of total climbing.
