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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Penfield, NY

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

315.4 mi

508 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 30m ★
6 AM
6h 42m
8 AM
7h 6m
10 AM
6h 51m
12 PM
6h 48m
3 PM
6h 52m
5 PM
7h 5m
8 PM
6h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Penfield, NY, NY

Penfield, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Penfield, NY covers 315.4 miles and takes about 6h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.3 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

157.7 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 42m drive with frequent turns across 315.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 43 significant decision points across 315.4 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 43 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
8
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
8
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
7
273.4 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
312.6 mi into trip | ~6h 35m in

Take the exit toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester

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 25 Toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Penfield, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

182.1 mi in | ~3h 42m | via I 81

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Penfield, 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 left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
25

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
30

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
31

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
32

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
33

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
34

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
35

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
36

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
37

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
38

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
39

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
40

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
41

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
42

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
43

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
44

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
45

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
46

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
47

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
48

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
49

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
50

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
51

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
52

Continue on I 490

7.6 mi · 8 min · Eastern Expressway
53

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 25 Toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 4 sec
Toward NY 31F East: Fairport
55

Turn straight onto NY 31F

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Fairport Road
56

Turn left onto NY 153

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
57

Turn right onto CR 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Linden Avenue
Use the right lane.
58

At end of road, turn left onto CR 17

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Whitney Road
59

Continue on CR 18

0.5 mi · 1 min · Five Mile Line Road
60

Turn right onto NY 441

121 ft · 2 sec · Penfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

Arrive at destination

NY 441

Trip Plan

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 157.7 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 157.7 miles or 3h 13m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penfield, 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 315.4 miles and 6h 42m.

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 81 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 157.7 mi from The Bronx, NY · 3h 13m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

158 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 157.7 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 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.

Arriving in Penfield, NY

The final approach into Penfield, 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 Penfield, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 271.9
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 261
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.35 one way

$102.69 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $55.64 $111.28
premium $4.88 $60.63 $121.27
diesel $5.64 $70.07 $140.14

Estimated Tolls: $17.80

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52
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

$51

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.6 1 $33.12 $15.14
Efficient EV 78.9 0 $27.60 $12.62
EV Truck/SUV 126.2 1 $44.16 $20.19

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Monday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Penfield, NY

Morning in Penfield on Monday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

158 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

27 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 42m 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 Penfield, NY covers 315.4 miles and takes about 6h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.7 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 $51.35 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 315.4 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Penfield, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

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