Trip from The Bronx, NY to Monsey, NY

Drive Time

44m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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 Monsey, NY, NY

Monsey, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from The Bronx to Monsey, you are looking at a compact 30.2-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because this is a short, direct trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, and Rhinelander Avenue rather than utilizing major highways. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very economical drive. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete this transit in one go without needing to plan for overnight stays.

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

15.1 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey focuses on navigating through the urban and suburban landscape. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared to stay alert, as the lack of highway miles means you will be managing consistent intersection traffic throughout the entire 30.2-mile distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 4. 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 30 significant decision points across 30.2 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; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 30 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
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
7
13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17...
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
9
26.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

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

Use the none lane. Exit 14-1 Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

Towns Along This Route

Between The Bronx, NY and Monsey, 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

Gsp Toll North

15.2 mi in | ~24m

Nanuet

26.9 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 10.7 mi 12m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
I 95 EXPR 1.2 mi 1m
Alturas Road 1.1 mi 1m
NY 59 1.1 mi 1m
NJ 17 1 mi 1m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 10.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Monsey, 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 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 none / slight right lanes.
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

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 17
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
24

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 14-1 Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City Use the none lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward Nanuet Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn left onto CR 35

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Pascack Road
Use the none lane.
28

Turn right onto CR 35A

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Forman Road
29

Take the ramp onto Forman Road

53 ft · 7 sec · Forman Road
30

Turn left onto NY 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · NY 59
Use the none lane.
31

Turn straight onto NY 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · Alturas Road
Use the none lane.
32

Turn right onto NY 306

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Main Street
Use the none lane.
33

Turn right

252 ft · 18 sec
34

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is wise to account for local traffic patterns typical of the Northeast. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops since the 44-minute duration is easily manageable in one sitting. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and turns rather than highway cruising. A concrete tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before leaving, as the reliance on local streets like Rhinelander and Hunt Avenues means you will have a high number of turns to track.

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 15.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 30.2 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.1 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monsey, 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 30.2 miles and 44m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 10.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.1 mi from The Bronx, NY · 24m into the drive

Downtown Yonkers, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

15 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.

Popular next leg

Yonkers, NY to Monsey, NY

24.8 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monsey, NY

The final approach into Monsey, 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 Monsey, 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

$4.92 one way

$9.83 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
premium $4.88 $5.81 $11.61
diesel $5.64 $6.71 $13.42

Estimated Tolls: $16.64

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Garden State Parkway (10.7 mi) $0.64

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

$5

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Evening in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monsey, NY

Evening in Monsey on Sunday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

16 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

44m 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 Monsey, NY covers 30.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 4, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.92 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 is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 30.2 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; at 13.8 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 Monsey, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.

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