Trip from The Bronx, NY to Hume, NY

Drive Time

6h 52m

Distance

336.5 mi

542 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

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The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Hume, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from the Bronx to Hume covers 336.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 52 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget roughly $53 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the duration and the nature of the local roads, it is best planned as a single-day trip if you are prepared for a long stretch behind the wheel. Both your origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, keeping you firmly in familiar territory throughout the drive. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Bronxdale, Hunt, and Rhinelander Avenues rather than relying on high-speed interstates. It is a practical trek for those who prefer backroads over highway monotony, though the time commitment requires a clear schedule.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

168.3 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect an engaging, turn-heavy experience as you make your way toward Hume. With a highway share of 0%, this route swaps the sterile, predictable nature of major interstates for the constant engagement of local roads. You will spend the entire 336.5-mile journey navigating turns and intersections rather than cruising at high speeds. This creates a more technical driving environment where your attention remains focused on the road ahead. Because you are avoiding highways entirely, the character of the drive remains consistent, demanding more active steering and concentration than a typical cross-country transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 336.5 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bronxdale Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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

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

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

182.1 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 86: Corning

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Genesee Expressway	22.8 mi	26m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Nunda-Dansville Road	12.4 mi	16m
State Route 19A	9.1 mi	13m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cruger Avenue

398 ft · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

384 ft · 15 sec · Bronxdale Avenue

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hunt Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue

Continue on Unionport Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Unionport Road

Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto East 177th Street

413 ft · 13 sec · East 177th Street

Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

506 ft · 8 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

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

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

23 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec

Exit 4 Toward NY 36: Dansville

Turn left onto NY 36

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Clara Barton Street

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

Turn left onto NY 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

Continue on NY 436

360 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Hamilton Street

Turn left onto NY 19A

9.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 19A

Turn right onto NY 19

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto CR 23

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Road 23

Arrive at destination

CR 23

Trip Plan

Since this 6 hour and 52 minute trip relies entirely on local roads, planning your departure time is critical to avoid unnecessary congestion. I recommend leaving early in the morning to ensure you have enough daylight to navigate the turn-heavy sections comfortably. You have one planned stop available, so choose your break point strategically to stretch your legs and refuel your $53 budget efficiently. Keep in mind that without highway miles to help you make up time, traffic on local avenues can significantly impact your arrival. Prioritize a steady pace rather than trying to rush, as the winding nature of these roads makes maintaining a consistent speed challenging.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 168.3 miles or 3h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hume, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 336.5 miles and 6h 52m.

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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.3 mi from The Bronx, NY · 3h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

168 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

Ramapo, NY

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 168.3 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 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Arriving in Hume, NY

The final approach into Hume, 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 Hume, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.78 one way

$109.56 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$59.36	$118.73
premium	$4.88	$64.69	$129.38
diesel	$5.64	$74.76	$149.52

Estimated Tolls: $16.28

George Washington Bridge $16.00

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

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101	1	$35.33	$16.15
Efficient EV	84.1	0	$29.44	$13.46
EV Truck/SUV	134.6	1	$47.11	$21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hume, NY

Afternoon in Hume on Sunday

Local time

3:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

168 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

23 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

6h 52m 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 Hume, NY covers 336.5 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.3 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 $54.78 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.