The drive from The Bronx, NY to Brewster Hill, NY covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on I 684.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 48.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.5 miles on I 684.
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.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These 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.
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.
8
5.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
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 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
16.6 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
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 Brewster Hill, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
Cross County Parkway East
5.6 mi in|~10m
Mount Vernon
5.6 mi in|~10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
27.5 mi
32m
Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi
11m
Bronx River Parkway
4.7 mi
7m
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.5 mi
3m
Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi
4m
NY 22
0.5 mi
<1m
Sodom Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Brewster Hill, 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
4.7 mi·7 min·Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Exit 11EToward Cross County Parkway East, Mount VernonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 11EToward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
10
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.5 mi·3 min·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi·11 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 16AToward I 684 North: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
26 mi·30 min·I 684
14
Continue on I 684
1.3 mi·1 min·I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
15
Continue on NY 22
0.5 mi·50 sec·NY 22
16
Turn sharp left onto Sodom Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Sodom Road
17
Turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Brewster Hill Road
18
Turn left onto Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Elmwood Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Elmwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from The Bronx, NY
· 36m into the drive
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$8.63
$17.27
premium
$4.92
$9.40
$18.80
diesel
$5.61
$10.71
$21.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.5
0
$5.09
$2.33
Efficient EV
12.1
0
$4.24
$1.94
EV Truck/SUV
19.4
0
$6.79
$3.10
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
The Bronx, NY
Late night
in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brewster Hill, NY
Late night
in Brewster Hill on Friday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
1h 8m 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 Brewster Hill, NY covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between The Bronx, NY and Brewster Hill, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
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.
