Origin
Nyack, NY
Morning in Nyack on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nyack, 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
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nyack, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Nyack to The Bronx covers a compact 25.4-mile stretch that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion and does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the journey between these two New York locations. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, keeping the travel environment consistent throughout. This route is an ideal choice if you are looking for a quick, straightforward transition between the suburbs and the city. It is a highly practical trek that avoids the need for heavy logistics or complex planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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-haul interstate routes, this 25.4-mile path relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will navigate frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local traffic patterns and navigating surface streets. The journey maintains a consistent, technical feel from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and neighborhood transitions. It is a stark contrast to high-speed cruising, offering a grounded perspective of the local landscape as you move toward the city.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 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 7.3 miles in near I 87 / New York State Thruway.
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 17 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
8.2 mi in
|
~12m
Bronx River Parkway South
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Sound View Park
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| New York State Thruway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Mosholu Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Gun Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 59 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Route 59
3
Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Merge onto I 87; I 287
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
12
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
13
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
14
Merge onto BR
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
17
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
18
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
19
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
21
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
22
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
New York State Thruway
(7.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 14 to 20 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
33 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
38m 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 Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 23.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, New York State Thruway, Mosholu Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Nyack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Bronx River Parkway South and Sound View Park.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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