Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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Cold Spring, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 46.9-mile drive from The Bronx, NY, to Cold Spring, NY, is a manageable 1-hour and 11-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via NY 9A and the Bronx River Parkway, with about half the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, reflecting the relatively short distance. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick escape from the city without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward trip within the familiar Northeast region of New York.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, starting with parkways before transitioning to other main roads. With 51% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced sections, balanced by other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.7 miles along NY 9A. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind but also won't be navigating constant turns on rural lanes. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel as the road conditions and speed change.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 9 / Albany Post Road toward Fishkill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Cold Spring, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
Fishkill
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9A | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Albany Post Road | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 403 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 9D | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Cold Spring, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
Continue on Bronx Park East
Continue on Boston Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto BR
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn left onto NY 403
Turn right onto NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Continue on NY 9D
Turn right onto NY 301
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from The Bronx, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cold Spring, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Evening in Cold Spring on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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