Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Valley Cottage, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Valley Cottage, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Valley Cottage, NY covers 25.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Bronx River Parkway, Jerome Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 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
Arriving in Valley Cottage, NY
Full guide →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 41m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 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 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 18 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Millburn Court
At end of road, turn right onto Millburn Court
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Valley Cottage, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jerome Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Snake Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Valley Cottage, 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
19 mi
·
25 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
233 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn left onto Palisades Center Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Palisades Center Drive
17
Turn right onto Snake Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Snake Hill Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Old Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mill Road
19
Turn right onto Branchville Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Branchville Road
20
Turn right onto Fanwood Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fanwood Lane
21
At end of road, turn right onto Millburn Court
433 ft
·
20 sec
·
Millburn Court
22
Turn right onto Fulle Drive
87 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fulle Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Fulle Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
New York State Thruway
(18.8 mi)
$0.94
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Valley Cottage, NY
Morning in Valley Cottage on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
41m 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 Valley Cottage, NY covers 25.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Bronx River Parkway, Jerome Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.21 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 18 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Valley Cottage, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
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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