Origin
Salisbury, NY
Late night in Salisbury on Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
214.6 mi
345 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
This 214.6-mile journey from Salisbury, NY to The Bronx, NY is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of highways, including the New York State Thruway and NJ 17, with about 25% of the drive on higher-speed roads. Expect a fuel cost of around $35 for this trip. The route offers a blend of open road and more involved local driving, making it a manageable day trip for most. Given both locations are within the Northeast region, the focus is on efficient travel between two points in the same general area.
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
107.3 miles from Salisbury, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route leans towards a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 25% of the drive is on highways, you'll also encounter more frequent turns and potentially slower local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 151.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent speed before transitioning back to more varied conditions. Be prepared for a changing road character as you progress toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 151.4 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 66.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 214.6 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): 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.
8
66.2 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
184.3 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
185.7 mi into trip
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~3h 47m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
199.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
7
213 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salisbury, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Boston
66.2 mi in
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~1h 29m
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via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
199.8 mi in
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~4h 5m
Fort Lee
199.8 mi in
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~4h 5m
New York
199.8 mi in
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~4h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 151.4 mi | 2h 54m |
| State Highway 29 | 18.6 mi | 25m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| County Highway 116 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 334 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Military Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 151.4 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on CR 114
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Military Road
2
Continue on CR 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
3
Continue on NY 29
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West State Street
4
Continue on NY 29
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 29
5
Turn right onto CR 116
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 116
6
Turn straight onto NY 67
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 67
7
Turn left onto CR 116
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 116
8
Continue on NY 334
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Highway 334
9
Continue on NY 334
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 334
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 334
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 334
11
Continue on NY 334
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cayadutta Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Broadway
14
Turn left onto Park Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Park Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A
521 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Bridge Street
16
Continue on NY 30A
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Riverside Drive
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90
19
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
20
Merge onto I 90
33 mi
·
38 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
32
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
37
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
38
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Bronx River Avenue
39
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
40
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-and-a-half-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach The Bronx. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $35 for the trip, and be mindful of the transition from highway driving to more local roads, which may require increased attention. The New York State Thruway segment offers a good opportunity for a longer, uninterrupted drive before you need to focus on navigation through more complex areas.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.3 miles from Salisbury, NY, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 47 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
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 Salisbury, 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.
+
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 Salisbury, NY
This is one driving day of about 214.6 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Salisbury, 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 New York State Thruway for about 151.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.3 mi from Salisbury, NY · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Salisbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.4 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
$35.32 one way
$70.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.57
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(151.4 mi)
$7.57
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
$35
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.78 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Salisbury, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 29, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 miles from Salisbury, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 214.6 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Salisbury, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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