Origin
The Bronx, NY
Late night in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Thiells, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Thiells, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Thiells, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Thiells-Mount Ivy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
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 50m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. 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.
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 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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 sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Sheridan Boulevard
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
8
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
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 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Thiells, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Cr 47: Haverstraw and Suffern.
Upper Level
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 95; US 1
Cr 47: Haverstraw
31.6 mi in
|
~45m
Suffern
31.6 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 25.6 mi | 33m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Thiells-Mount Ivy Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Morris Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 25.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Thiells, 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 right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
18
Turn left onto CR 47
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
19
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from The Bronx, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thiells, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Thiells, 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
$5.56 one way
$11.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Thiells, NY
Late night in Thiells on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
50m 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 Thiells, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Thiells-Mount Ivy Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.56 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between The Bronx, NY and Thiells, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Cr 47: Haverstraw and Suffern.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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