Origin
South Nyack, NY
Morning in South Nyack on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Nyack, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clinton Avenue, South Franklin Street, I-87 S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in South Nyack, NY
Full guide →Founded 1878
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Avenue | — | — |
| South Franklin Street | — | — |
| I-87 S | — | — |
| I-87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clinton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
472 ft
·
30 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Franklin Street
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
5
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Turn straight
420 ft
·
7 sec
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 S, I-287 E: New York City
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I-87 S, I-287 E: New York City
8
Keep slight left to continue on I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I-87 South, I-287 East: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, New York City
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
12
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
13
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
15
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
16
Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
17
Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
384 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
18
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham Parkway
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pelham Parkway
20
Turn straight onto East Fordham Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
21
Turn right onto Boston Road
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
22
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bronx Park East
23
Turn right onto White Plains Road
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
24
Keep slight left to continue on White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
25
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sagamore Street
26
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
32m 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 South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Avenue, South Franklin Street, I-87 S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from South Nyack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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.
The drive from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Nyack, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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