Trip from The Bronx, NY to Warsaw, NY

Drive Time

6h 50m

Distance

335.6 mi

540 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m

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

Downtown The Bronx, NY, NY

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from The Bronx to Warsaw, NY, covers 335.6 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you don't necessarily need an overnight stay, though it makes for a long day behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via I-86, the Christopher Columbus Highway, and I-81, staying within the Northeast region throughout your transit. Expect to budget roughly $55 for fuel to complete the trip. Since the drive is highway-focused, it is a straightforward transit route rather than a leisurely scenic tour, making it ideal for those focused on efficiency rather than frequent sightseeing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

167.8 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily weighted toward high-speed travel, with highways accounting for 67% of your total mileage. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, as the route is designed for steady progress rather than winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 100-mile segment on I-86, which requires maintaining focus over a significant distance. As you transition between these major arteries, the road maintains a predictable, highway-centric personality that favors speed and directness. Expect a reliable, albeit utilitarian, driving environment that keeps you moving toward your destination in Warsaw without major technical complexities.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 335.6 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bronxdale Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

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 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
7
182.1 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 86: Corning

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Warsaw, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

315 mi in | ~6h 17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Leicester Road 7.4 mi 10m
Sonyea Road 4.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Warsaw, 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
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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 left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Use the none lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
25

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning Use the none lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
30

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
31

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
32

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
33

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
34

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
35

Continue on US 20A

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Buffalo Street
36

Turn left onto NY 19

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
37

Arrive at destination

NY 19

Trip Plan

To keep your 6-hour and 50-minute journey manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the highway sections. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach your destination before dark. Since you have a 100-mile stretch on I-86, use that time to settle into a rhythm, but be mindful of your fuel levels before entering longer highway segments to ensure you don't overspend at expensive stations. Because this is a one-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace rather than rushing, which will help you arrive in Warsaw feeling refreshed. Keep your $55 fuel estimate in mind when planning your budget, and prioritize rest over speed to stay safe on these high-traffic corridors.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.8 miles or 3h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, 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 335.6 miles and 6h 50m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.8 mi from The Bronx, NY · 3h 25m into the drive

Downtown Abington, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

168 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

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adams, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Arriving in Warsaw, NY

The final approach into Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.63 one way

$109.27 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $59.21 $118.41
premium $4.88 $64.52 $129.03
diesel $5.64 $74.56 $149.12

Estimated Tolls: $16.28

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.7 1 $35.24 $16.11
Efficient EV 83.9 0 $29.37 $13.42
EV Truck/SUV 134.2 1 $46.98 $21.48

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, NY

Afternoon in Warsaw on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

26 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

6h 50m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Warsaw, NY covers 335.6 miles and takes about 6h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.8 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 $54.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 335.6 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): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Warsaw, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

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