Traveling from Ovid to The Bronx covers 257.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget approximately $41 for fuel to complete the journey. While it is technically possible to complete this trip in a single day, the winding nature of the roads makes it feel longer than a standard highway cruise. You are transitioning from the Finger Lakes region into the dense urban landscape of the New York City metro area. It is a manageable one-day trip if you prefer a direct approach, but be prepared for a steady pace rather than a quick interstate sprint.
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
127.5 miles from Ovid, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 254.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a technical and engaging experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent highway share, you will navigate turn-heavy local roads that require your full attention throughout the duration of the trip. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will constantly adjust to changing road conditions as you move toward your destination. This is not a route for cruise control; instead, it demands active driving through the varied landscapes between Ovid and The Bronx. The character of the drive remains consistent in its local, winding nature from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.5 miles in near I 81.
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 27 significant decision points across 254.9 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 77.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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77.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
130.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
239.9 mi into trip|~5h in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
245.4 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
245.7 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ovid, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
130.8 mi in|~2h 50m|via US 6
Milford
131.6 mi in|~2h 51m|via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 81
73.5 mi
1h 28m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
State Highway 79
15.2 mi
17m
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi
16m
Trumansburg Road
8.8 mi
13m
State Highway 96
8.5 mi
11m
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ovid, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 139
0.3 mi·44 sec·West Seneca Street
2
Continue on CR 139
3.5 mi·4 min·County Road 139
3
Turn slight right onto CR-139
0.2 mi·19 sec·County Road 139A
4
Turn straight onto NY 96
2.7 mi·3 min·State Highway 96
5
Continue on NY 96
0.8 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on NY 96
5.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 96
7
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Trumansburg Road
8
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi·2 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi·12 min·Trumansburg Road
10
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi·2 min·Cliff Street
11
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Buffalo Street
12
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft·24 sec·Taughannock Boulevard
13
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft·11 sec·West State Street
14
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft·12 sec·South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi·2 min·West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
17
Continue on NY 79
11 mi·16 min·Slaterville Road
18
Continue on NY 79
15 mi·17 min·State Highway 79
19
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
20
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi·47 sec·NY 26
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 South
22
Merge onto I 81
20 mi·24 min·I 81
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
27
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
28
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
32
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
34
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
36
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
37
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 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
For the best experience, plan your departure early to avoid navigating complex local turns during peak evening congestion in the city. Since the entire 257.7-mile journey consists of local roads, build in extra time for the frequent steering adjustments this route requires. You should prioritize comfort during the 4 hour and 40 minute drive, as the lack of highway miles means fewer opportunities to maintain a consistent speed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $41 cost estimate assumes steady consumption; having extra buffer room in your budget is a smart move. Given the turn-heavy nature of the path, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle frequent directional changes before you leave Ovid.
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 127.5 miles from Ovid, NY, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 56 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
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 Ovid, 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 Ovid, NY
This is one driving day of about 254.9 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Ovid, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.5 mi from Ovid, NY
· 2h 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 246.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.96 one way
$83.92 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$45.37
$90.74
premium
$4.92
$49.40
$98.81
diesel
$5.61
$56.28
$112.56
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$42
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.5
0
$26.76
$12.24
Efficient EV
63.7
0
$22.30
$10.20
EV Truck/SUV
102
1
$35.69
$16.31
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Ovid, NY
Afternoon
in Ovid on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
5h 23m 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 Ovid, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 254.9 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.5 miles from Ovid, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.96 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 27 significant decision points across 254.9 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 77.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.9 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ovid, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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.
