Origin
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Wednesday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Esopus, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
84.7 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
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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Esopus, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 84.7-mile drive from The Bronx, NY to Esopus, NY is designed for a single-day adventure, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. With 95% of the journey on highways, it's a quick trip through the Northeast region, staying within New York state. Expect a fuel cost of around $14 for this route. It’s an efficient option if you’re looking to cover ground without extensive planning, making it ideal for a day trip or the start of a longer exploration of the Hudson Valley. The focus here is on getting you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like NY 17, NJ 17, and Route 9W. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 29.9-mile segment on NY 17. While the highway dominates, be prepared for the transition as you approach your destination. The character is largely about consistent forward momentum, making it a predictable and relatively easy drive for most of its duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 26 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 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; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese 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
9
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
8
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
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 39
Toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Esopus, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
Upper Level
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Gsp South
13.8 mi in
|
~22m
Gsp North
13.8 mi in
|
~22m
Newark
13.8 mi in
|
~22m
Mahwah
13.8 mi in
|
~22m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
29.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NY 17
Newburgh
59 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Scranton
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 29.9 mi | 34m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Route 9W | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| US 9W | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 29.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Esopus, 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
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 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 straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
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 right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
25
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
26
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
30 mi
·
34 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
30
Continue on this road
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
32
Merge onto I 84
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn left onto US 9W; NY 32
410 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
35
Continue on US 9W
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 9W
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on US 9W; US 44; NY 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9W; US 44; NY 55
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
37
Continue on US 9W
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 9W
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
38
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
39
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 51-minute duration and 84.7-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart The Bronx at your leisure, perhaps avoiding the worst of morning rush hour. With no recommended stops, you can easily push through to Esopus, NY, keeping fuel costs around $14. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29.9 miles on NY 17, so plan your breaks accordingly to ensure comfort. For a smooth journey, aim to be on the road during off-peak hours to maximize the highway efficiency.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Esopus, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving The Bronx, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 29.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from The Bronx, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Esopus, NY
The final approach into Esopus, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.94 one way
$27.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
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
$14
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Esopus, NY
Evening in Esopus on Wednesday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
42 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
8 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
1h 51m 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 The Bronx, NY to Esopus, NY covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, Route 9W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 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 $13.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between The Bronx, NY and Esopus, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
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