Origin
Shenorock, NY
Late night in Shenorock on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenorock, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenorock, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Shenorock to The Bronx, you are looking at a concise 39-mile journey within the Northeast. Plan for roughly 53 minutes of travel time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, the route is very affordable for a quick regional transit. Since the drive is short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a straightforward connection between Westchester County and the northern reaches of New York City. Overall, this trip is ideal for those who prefer local roads over long-haul highway travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward The Bronx. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 39 miles navigating local thoroughfares rather than cruising on an interstate. This creates a more involved experience behind the wheel, requiring your full attention as you transition between local roads. Do not expect any long, uninterrupted stretches of open pavement; instead, prepare for a series of turns that define the pace of your journey. It is a technical, low-speed drive that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lakeview Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 39 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 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lakeview Drive
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
37.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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.
On the drive from Shenorock, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Taconic State Parkway South along the way.
Taconic State Parkway South
8.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Tomahawk Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Underhill Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lincolndale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Miller Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenorock, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Rodgers Lane
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rodgers Lane
2
Turn left onto Forest Lane
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Forest Lane
3
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Place
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carpenter Place
5
Continue on Miller Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Miller Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincolndale Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NY 118
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Tomahawk Street
Use the left / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NY 35; NY 118
412 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amawalk Road
9
Continue on US 202; NY 35; NY 118
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Underhill Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Underhill Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Taconic State Parkway South
12
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
17
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
18
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
19
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
21
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
22
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Shenorock, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Shenorock, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:19 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
3 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
1h 2m 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 Shenorock, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Taconic State Parkway, Bronx River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Shenorock, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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 16 significant decision points across 39 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 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shenorock, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Taconic State Parkway South along the way.
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