The drive from Red Hook, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albany Post Road, US 6, Sprain Brook Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Albany Post Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Red Hook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 88.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Red Hook, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 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 51.6 miles in near US 6; US 9; US 202.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 88.7 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 51.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 68.9 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
6
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
5
88 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|Boston Road
Turn right onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
6
88.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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 Red Hook, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill and New York City.
Peekskill
51.6 mi in|~1h 12m|via US 6; US 9; US 202
New York City
66.5 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albany Post Road
36.2 mi
47m
US 6
14.9 mi
23m
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi
17m
Delafield Street
8.2 mi
11m
Bronx River Parkway
6 mi
9m
South Road
2.7 mi
4m
Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
2m
South Broadway
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 36.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hook, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on NY 199
52 ft·6 sec·East Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 9
1.2 mi·3 min·South Broadway
3
Continue on US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Albany Post Road
4
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Spring Brook Avenue
5
Continue on US 9
0.4 mi·1 min·Montgomery Street
6
Continue on US 9
0.5 mi·1 min·Mill Street
7
Continue on US 9
2.7 mi·4 min·South Road
8
Continue on US 9
11 mi·13 min·Albany Post Road
9
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·1 min·North Road
10
Continue on US 9
8.2 mi·11 min·Delafield Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 9
23 mi·30 min·Albany Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft·2 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
13
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
14
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi·23 min·US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward New York City
16
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi·2 min·Taconic State Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi·17 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi·9 min·Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 7EToward Pelham ParkwayUse the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Fordham Road
21
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft·20 sec·Boston Road
22
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi·58 sec·Bronx Park East
23
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft·10 sec·White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·White Plains Road
25
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft·5 sec·Sagamore Street
26
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft·24 sec·Cruger Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
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 44.4 miles from Red Hook, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Red Hook, 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 Red Hook, NY
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Red Hook, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 36.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Red Hook, NY
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Red Hook, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.60 one way
$29.20 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$15.79
$31.58
premium
$4.92
$17.19
$34.38
diesel
$5.61
$19.58
$39.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Red Hook, NY
Late night
in Red Hook on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Late night
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
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
14 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
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Hook, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany Post Road, US 6, Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Red Hook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.60 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 88.7 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 51.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 68.9 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Red Hook, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill and New York City.
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.
