Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Poughkeepsie, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from The Bronx to Poughkeepsie, expect a straightforward 67.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $11 for fuel will cover your transit through the Northeast region of New York. Because the route is relatively brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, this drive offers a manageable transition from the city outskirts to the Hudson Valley.
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
33.8 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed-drive profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend about 30% of your time on highways, utilizing the Sprain Brook Parkway and NY 9A to navigate away from the city. The character of the road shifts as you transition to the Albany Post Road, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.1 miles. You won’t find monotonous interstate grinds here; instead, you get a balance of fast-moving parkway segments and local road travel. Expect the driving experience to evolve as you leave the dense urban environment and move into the more open stretches leading toward Poughkeepsie.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany Post Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 67.5 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bronxdale Avenue
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 1 / East Fordham Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
21.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
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 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
7
67.5 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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Reservoir Square
Enter roundabout onto Reservoir Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
Fishkill
36.6 mi in
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~55m
|
via US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Post Road | 23.1 mi | 30m |
| NY 9A | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| South Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 23.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Continue on Boston Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Fordham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
Merge onto BR
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
13
Enter roundabout onto US 9
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
14
Continue on US 9
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Albany Post Road
Toward Fishkill
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 9
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Road
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 44 East, NY 55 East
17
Merge onto US 44; NY 55
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South Clinton Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Clinton Street
19
Enter roundabout onto Reservoir Square
316 ft
·
8 sec
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Reservoir Square
20
Arrive at destination
Reservoir Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time based on personal preference rather than endurance. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 39 minute estimate, especially when navigating the parkway segments. You do not need to factor in mandatory stops for such a short duration, but having your $11 fuel budget ready before you depart will keep your trip seamless. Keep a close eye on your navigation during the 23.1-mile stretch on Albany Post Road, as this is where you will spend the bulk of your time. Embrace the flexibility of this route by keeping your itinerary light so you can arrive in Poughkeepsie refreshed and ready to go.
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 33.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 67.5 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poughkeepsie, 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 67.5 miles and 1h 39m.
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 Albany Post Road for about 23.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from The Bronx, NY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poughkeepsie, NY
The final approach into Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Poughkeepsie, NY
Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
15 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 39m 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 Poughkeepsie, NY covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany Post Road, NY 9A, Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.99 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 13 significant decision points across 67.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fishkill along the way.
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