Origin
Rodman, NY
Evening in Rodman on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rodman, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
317.7 mi
511 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rodman, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Rodman to The Bronx covers 321 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 14 minutes. While it is technically possible to complete this journey in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it a tiring endeavor for a solo driver. You should budget approximately $51 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the rural landscapes of Rodman toward the dense urban environment of New York City. This trip is best suited for those who prefer an active driving experience over a monotonous highway cruise, as it requires your full attention throughout the day.
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
158.8 miles from Rodman, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate slog, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating Highway 177, South Harbor Road, and I-81 South, which creates a turn-heavy, local-focused atmosphere. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 177, you will constantly be adjusting your speed and handling. The character of the drive is technical and engaging rather than fast-paced. Be prepared for a winding, road-focused journey that demands active steering rather than cruise control.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 187.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.3 miles in near I 81.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 317.7 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 140.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.7 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
140.3 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
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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
193.6 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
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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
302.7 mi into trip
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~6h 1m in
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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
308.2 mi into trip
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~6h 7m 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
308.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m 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 Rodman, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
193.6 mi in
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~3h 51m
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via US 6
Milford
194.4 mi in
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~3h 52m
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via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 187.7 mi | 3h 41m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 177 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I-81 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 187.7 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rodman, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 69
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
County Road 69
2
Turn right onto NY 177
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 177
3
Continue on NY 177
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harbor Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South
5
Merge onto I 81
51 mi
·
58 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-81
7
Continue on I 81
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-81
9
Continue on I 81
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
21
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
23
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
24
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
26
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
28
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
33
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
34
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
35
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
36
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 321-mile trip with a significant number of turns, plan to leave early in the morning to avoid navigating secondary roads in the dark. You have one planned stop available, so use it strategically to stretch your legs and refresh before the final push into the city. Given the fuel cost of $51, keep an eye on your gauge as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption compared to steady highway driving. Because the route is quite technical, ensure your vehicle is well-maintained and comfortable for a long day behind the wheel. A solid tip for this drive is to keep your navigation apps updated, as the frequent turns on local roads can be easy to miss without clear guidance.
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 158.8 miles from Rodman, NY, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.7 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.8 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
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 Rodman, 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 Rodman, NY
This is one driving day of about 317.7 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Rodman, 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 I 81 for about 187.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.8 mi from Rodman, NY · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.8 miles from Rodman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.30 one way
$104.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $56.55 | $113.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.58 | $123.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.14 | $140.29 |
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
$52
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.3 | 1 | $33.36 | $15.25 |
| Efficient EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.1 | 1 | $44.48 | $20.33 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
9 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
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rodman, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 317.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.8 miles from Rodman, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 317.7 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 140.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.7 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rodman, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
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