Trip from Potsdam, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

359.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Potsdam, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 359.7 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Park Street, Pierrepont Avenue, Highway 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

179.9 miles from Potsdam, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 22m drive with frequent turns across 359.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Park Street	0 mi	0m
Pierrepont Avenue	0 mi	0m
Highway 56	0 mi	0m
State Route 3	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Demars Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Lake Street	0 mi	0m
Mill Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Park Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Elm Street

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Turn left onto Park Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Park Street

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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue

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Continue on State Highway 56

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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Demars Boulevard

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Continue on Lake Street

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Turn left onto Mill Street

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Turn right onto East Park Street

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Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue

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Continue on Adirondack Trail

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Continue on Moody Road

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Continue on Adirondack Trail

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Continue on Lake Street

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Continue on Adirondack Trail

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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N

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Continue on Newcomb Road

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Continue on State Highway 28N

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Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road

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Continue on County Highway 29

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Continue on Olmstedville Road

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Turn straight

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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

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Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

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Turn right onto Noble Avenue

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Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

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Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

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Turn left onto White Plains Road

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Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 179.9 miles from Potsdam, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 179.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Potsdam, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Potsdam, NY

This is one driving day of about 359.7 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Potsdam, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

180 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to The Bronx, NY

146.4 mi · 2h 31m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 179.9 mi from Potsdam, NY

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.9 miles from Potsdam, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$56.77	$113.55
midgrade	$4.48	$63.46	$126.91
premium	$4.86	$68.84	$137.68
diesel	$4.69	$66.47	$132.95

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 125.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Potsdam, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 359.7 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Park Street, Pierrepont Avenue, Highway 56. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 179.9 miles from Potsdam, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.