Origin
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greenwood Lake, NY
Dom Bucci
Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 45.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bronxdale 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 8m 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 The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronxdale Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunt Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rhinelander Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Unionport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morris Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tremont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 177th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bronxdale Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Greenwood Lake, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
397 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hunt Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi
·
33 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
505 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
13
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
18
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
19
Merge slight right
8.1 mi
·
11 min
20
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
9 min
21
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Merge slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Skyline Drive, Ringwood
24
Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ringwood
25
Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Skyline Drive
26
Continue on Skyline Drive
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Skyline Drive
27
Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
28
Turn right onto Lakeside Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeside Road
29
Continue on Jersey Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jersey Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 23 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 34m into the drive.
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 45.9 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood Lake, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.9 miles and 1h 8m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from The Bronx, NY · 34m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood Lake, NY
The final approach into Greenwood Lake, 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 Greenwood Lake, 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
$7.47 one way
$14.94 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
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
$7
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenwood Lake, NY
Evening in Greenwood Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
23 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
18 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 8m 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 Greenwood Lake, NY covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 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 $7.47 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 The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 8m 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 The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Bronx, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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