Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to South Nyack, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Bronx, NY
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South Nyack, NY
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Trip Overview
The Bronx, NY to South Nyack, NY is 22.1 miles and takes about 35m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip mostly contained within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a mix of parkway and highway driving, making it suitable for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward journey that shouldn't take up too much of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jerome Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 9W | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 16.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and South Nyack, 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
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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jerome Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany
12
Merge onto I 87
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
13
Continue on I 87
16 mi
·
22 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 9W North: South Nyack, Nyack, New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 9W
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9W
17
Turn right onto US 9W
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 9W
18
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Franklin Street
19
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
473 ft
·
29 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Broadway
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Broadway
21
Arrive at destination
South Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
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.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Gun Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Gun Hill Road
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
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 10
Toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9W North: South Nyack, Nyack, New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 9W North: South Nyack, Nyack, New Yor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
New York State Thruway
(16.5 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
South Nyack, NY
Afternoon in South Nyack on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
E 2 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, though about 9% of it is on the New York State Thruway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.5 miles on the Thruway. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, transitioning between parkways and local roads. The Bronx River Parkway and Jerome Avenue will likely feature prominently before you merge onto the faster highway sections.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Gun Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to South Nyack, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in The Bronx, NY
Full guide →“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
- • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
- • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
- • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
Arriving in South Nyack, NY
Full guide →Founded 1878
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Nyack, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (East Gun Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Nyack, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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