Trip from The Bronx, NY to Albion, NY

Drive Time

7h 28m

Distance

353.7 mi

569 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 19m ★
6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m

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

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Albion, NY, NY

Albion, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from The Bronx to Albion covers 353.7 miles and requires approximately 7 hours and 28 minutes of time behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trek is best suited for a single, focused day trip, though you should be prepared for a full day of navigation. You will primarily navigate via local roads like Bronxdale, Hunt, and Rhinelander Avenues rather than major thoroughfares. Expect to budget around $56 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, the trip keeps you within the familiar landscape of New York State throughout.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176.8 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, creating a driving experience defined by frequent turns and changing road conditions. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, so plan for a more engaged pace compared to typical cross-country transit. Navigating these local arteries means the character of the road changes frequently as you transition from the urban density of the Bronx toward Albion. Stay alert, as the lack of highway miles keeps you constantly involved in the steering and navigation process.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 72 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 97.3 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 6.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 353.7 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 42 key points

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

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

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 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
7
273.4 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
325.1 mi into trip | ~6h 53m in

Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

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 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

Towns Along This Route

Between The Bronx, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Brockport.

Albany

182.1 mi in | ~3h 42m | via I 81

Brockport

325.1 mi in | ~6h 53m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Eastern Expressway 15.3 mi 19m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cruger Avenue

398 ft · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

384 ft · 15 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
3

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hunt Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
5

Continue on Unionport Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Unionport Road
6

Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue
Use the none lane.
7

Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue
8

Turn left onto East 177th Street

413 ft · 13 sec · East 177th Street
9

Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

506 ft · 8 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the none lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
25

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
30

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
31

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
32

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
33

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
34

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
35

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
36

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
37

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
38

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
39

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
40

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
41

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
42

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the none lane.
43

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
44

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
45

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
46

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
47

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
48

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
49

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
50

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
51

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
52

Continue on I 490

15 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the none lane.
53

Keep slight left at fork onto I 490

4.8 mi · 6 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
54

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
56

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the none lane.
57

Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
58

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
59

Turn left onto NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
60

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
61

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
62

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
63

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
64

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Wright Street
65

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
66

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
67

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
68

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
69

Turn straight onto NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
70

Continue on NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
71

Turn right onto NY 98

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street
72

Arrive at destination

NY 98

Trip Plan

Planning for two stops is recommended to help break up the 353.7-mile journey and keep you refreshed. Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to ensure you navigate the local segments during daylight hours. Since you are relying on local roads rather than high-speed highways, factor in extra time for potential traffic or navigation adjustments along Bronxdale, Hunt, and Rhinelander Avenues. Keep your fuel budget of $56 in mind and aim to refuel early to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar local areas. Because this route involves so many turns, double-checking your navigation app before each segment will help you stay on track throughout the day.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.8 miles or 3h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY

This is one driving day of about 353.7 miles and 7h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.8 mi from The Bronx, NY · 3h 36m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

177 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

Abington, PA

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 176.8 miles from The Bronx, 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 97.3 miles.

Arriving in Albion, NY

The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, 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

$57.58 one way

$115.16 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $62.40 $124.80
premium $4.88 $68.00 $135.99
diesel $5.64 $78.58 $157.16

Estimated Tolls: $17.80

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$58

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.1 1 $37.14 $16.98
Efficient EV 88.4 1 $30.95 $14.15
EV Truck/SUV 141.5 1 $49.52 $22.64

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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 1 day ago

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albion, NY

Afternoon in Albion on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

25 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

7h 28m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Albion, NY covers 353.7 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.8 miles from The Bronx, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 42 significant decision points across 353.7 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between The Bronx, NY and Albion, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Brockport.

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