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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Bethel, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

87.1 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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town in Sullivan County, New York, USA

Bethel, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Bethel, NY covers 87.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, State Highway 82, Sprain Brook Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.34 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.

Midpoint

43.6 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 51.6 mi 1h 9m
State Highway 82 13.7 mi 19m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.6 mi 17m
Bronx River Parkway 5.9 mi 9m
US 44 0.7 mi 1m
Bethel Cross Road 0.6 mi 2m
Carpenter Hill Road 0.5 mi 1m
Strever Farm Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 51.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.9 mi · 9 min · Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

52 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook
11

Merge onto US 44

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 44
12

Turn left onto NY 82

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 82
13

Continue on NY 82

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 82
14

Continue on NY 82

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
15

Turn sharp right onto Strever Farm Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Strever Farm Road
16

Turn left onto Bethel Cross Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bethel Cross Road
17

Turn left onto Carpenter Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carpenter Hill Road
18

Turn right

132 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at 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 43.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, 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 87.1 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 51.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

hamlet in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mahopac, NY

44 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mahopac, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 6.2

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.4

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 6.2

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $50 to $10 mile 18.7

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.4

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.4

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.2

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 37.3

Mahopac, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 62.2

Poughkeepsie, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.7

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 18.7

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 71 — 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.
5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | BR / Bronx River Parkway

Merge onto BR / Bronx River Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.34 one way

$28.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.50 $31.01
premium $4.92 $16.88 $33.76
diesel $5.61 $19.23 $38.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.15 $4.18
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 17, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 6 to 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Bethel, NY

Afternoon in Bethel on Saturday

Local time

4:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

23 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

2h 6m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

87.1 mi in 2h 6m, mostly highway — 51.6 mi of that is on Taconic State Parkway.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.6 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and State Highway 82. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (BR / Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Bethel, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Millbrook along the way.

Millbrook

71 mi in | ~1h 39m

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 2h 6m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bethel, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (BR / Bronx River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Bethel, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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