Origin
Putnam Lake, NY
Late night in Putnam Lake on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Putnam Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Putnam Lake, NY
James Mirakian
The Bronx, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 51.4-mile drive from Putnam Lake, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is a straightforward, single-day journey that can be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more intimate travel experience rather than high-speed highway cruising. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times without the need for an overnight stop. It offers a practical way to transition from a more rural setting to an urban environment.
About the Cities
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily via Fairfield Drive and Doansburg Road, interspersed with segments of Highway 22. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be more engaged with the road, with frequent changes in direction and speed. While there's no specific mention of the longest uninterrupted stretch, the overall profile suggests a continuous series of local roads rather than open-ended cruising. This kind of drive demands your attention, offering a connected feel to the landscape you're passing through.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 65 / Doansburg Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 65 / Doansburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 65 / Doansburg Road
Turn left onto CR 65 / Doansburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 22 / State Highway 22
Turn left onto NY 22 / State Highway 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
33.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
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 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Putnam Lake, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York City and New Rochelle.
New York City
33.5 mi in
|
~44m
New Rochelle
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Boston Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 22 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Doansburg Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| White Plains Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Fairfield Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Lake, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 67
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Haviland Drive
2
Turn straight onto CR 66
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fairfield Drive
3
Turn left onto CR 65
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Doansburg Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 22
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 22
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on I 684
27 mi
·
32 min
·
I 684
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 4
Toward US 1: Pelham Manor, New Rochelle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
11
Continue on US 1
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Boston Road
12
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
14
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
15
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Putnam Lake, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Putnam Lake, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Late night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 9 mph
28% chance
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
37 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
1h 14m 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 Putnam Lake, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Boston Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Putnam Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 65 / Doansburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Putnam Lake, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward New York City and New Rochelle.
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.
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