Trip from Savannah, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

277.1 mi

446 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 40m ★

6 AM

5h 53m

8 AM

6h 19m

10 AM

6h 2m

12 PM

5h 59m

3 PM

6h 3m

5 PM

6h 18m

8 PM

5h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Savannah, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Savannah, NY, to The Bronx, NY, covers a distance of 288.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it is best suited as a single-day trip for those who prefer a steady, focused pace. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Northeast, you will experience a transition from smaller upstate communities down toward the dense urban environment of New York City. While the trip is manageable in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should plan for a full day of active driving.

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

138.6 miles from Savannah, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features 0% highway travel, meaning you will spend your time navigating State Route 31, Clark Street Road, and State Street. There is no single long stretch on this path, as the longest uninterrupted distance on State Route 31 is 0 miles, requiring constant attention to changing road conditions and intersections. This technical drive requires a more hands-on approach than a typical highway cruise, making it feel like a series of connected segments rather than one long, high-speed line.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 48 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 98.8 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 99.7 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 277.1 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 99.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

99.7 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | 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

153 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | 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...

262.1 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | 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...

267.6 mi into trip | ~5h 35m 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...

267.9 mi into trip | ~5h 35m 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 Along This Route

Between Savannah, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

153 mi in | ~3h 19m | via US 6

Milford

153.8 mi in | ~3h 20m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Clark Street Road	9.4 mi	10m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Genesee Street	5.5 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, NY and The Bronx, NY.

Start on NY 31; NY 89

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Church Street

Continue on NY 31; NY 89

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 31

Turn right onto NY 90

0.7 mi · 1 min · NY 90

Turn right onto NY 90

3.7 mi · 5 min · NY 90

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

9.4 mi · 10 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 288.7-mile journey on local roads, planning your departure time is essential to avoid unnecessary delays at intersections. You should schedule at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $46 gas budget in mind as you map out your transit. Because the route is entirely local, stay alert for varying speed limits and local traffic patterns that can fluctuate throughout the day. Using a GPS is highly recommended given the turn-heavy nature of the route, as it will help you manage the transition between State Route 31 and the other local roads. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow yourself extra time to handle the frequent turns safely.

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 138.6 miles from Savannah, NY, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 138.6 miles or 3h 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 4h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Savannah, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Savannah, NY

This is one driving day of about 277.1 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Savannah, 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 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.6 mi from Savannah, NY · 3h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

139 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to The Bronx, NY

31.7 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.6 miles from Savannah, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.11 one way

$90.22 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$48.89	$97.77
premium	$4.88	$53.27	$106.54
diesel	$5.64	$61.56	$123.12

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

$45

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.1	1	$29.10	$13.30
Efficient EV	69.3	0	$24.25	$11.08
EV Truck/SUV	110.8	1	$38.79	$17.73

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Savannah, NY

Evening in Savannah on Sunday

Local time

5:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

5:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

139 mi in

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

21 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

5h 52m 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 Savannah, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 277.1 miles and takes about 5h 52m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.6 miles from Savannah, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.11 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.

Between Savannah, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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Trip from Savannah, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Savannah, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 52m on the road

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