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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 18.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, Boston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

9.2 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bronxdale Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bronxdale Avenue
Bronx Park East
Boston Road
East Fordham Road
Bronx River Parkway North
Bronx River Parkway
Gun Hill Road
East Gun Hill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bronxdale Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cruger Avenue

397 ft · 25 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 · 49 sec · Bronx Park East
4

Continue on Boston Road

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Boston Road
5

Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road

144 ft · 5 sec · East Fordham Road
6

Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7

Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bronx River Parkway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Gun Hill Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Gun Hill Road
9

Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Gun Hill Road
10

Turn right onto Jerome Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jerome Avenue
11

Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany
12

Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
13

Continue on New York State Thruway

12 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
15

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · White Plains Road
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
17

Turn left onto Main Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 9.2 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 15m into the drive.

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 18.5 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.2 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving The Bronx, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY

This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 31m.

At 18.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.2 mi from The Bronx, NY · 15m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Tarrytown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tarrytown, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tarrytown, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.05 one way

$6.09 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.29 $6.59
premium $4.92 $3.59 $7.17
diesel $5.61 $4.08 $8.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Thursday

Local time

1:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tarrytown, NY

Late night in Tarrytown on Thursday

Local time

1:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

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

9 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

31m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 18.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, Boston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.05 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.
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Bronx, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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