Origin
Rye, NY
Late night in Rye on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.5-mile drive from Rye, NY, to The Bronx, NY, is estimated to take around 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of about $3, this route is both convenient and budget-friendly. You'll primarily travel on the New England Thruway and then transition to local roads like Boston Road and White Plains Road. The journey is characterized by its numerous turns, suggesting a local feel rather than a highway-only experience. Plan for a straightforward commute with minimal need for overnight stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a 'turn-heavy local' profile, meaning you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire 15.5 miles. While 100% of the route involves highway driving, it's broken up by more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.9 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a chance to settle in. However, be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate through towns and neighborhoods. This isn't a straight shot; it requires your attention to navigate the twists and turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New England Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
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 13
Toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 1 / Boston Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Boston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Boston Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| White Plains Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Playland Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Conner Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cruger Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Playland Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward Conner Street, Baychester Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Hollers Avenue
215 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hollers Avenue
9
Turn right onto Conner Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Conner Street
10
Turn left onto US 1
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
13
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
14
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
New England Thruway
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph
4% 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
42 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
27m 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 Rye, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New England Thruway, Boston Road, White Plains Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Rye, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rye, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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