Origin
The Bronx, NY
Night in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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Hillside Lake, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, Boston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 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
31.3 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 62.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bronxdale Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronxdale Avenue | — | — |
| Bronx Park East | — | — |
| Boston Road | — | — |
| East Fordham Road | — | — |
| Bronx River Parkway North | — | — |
| Bronx River Parkway | — | — |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bronxdale Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Hillside Lake, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
397 ft
·
25 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
·
49 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Continue on Boston Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn sharp left onto East Fordham Road
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fordham Road
6
Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
9
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
11
Turn left onto Beekman Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beekman Road
12
Turn right onto Clove Branch Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clove Branch Road
13
Turn right
112 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn right onto Hillside Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Lake Road
15
Turn right onto South Hillside Road
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Hillside Road
16
Continue on South Hillside Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Hillside Lake Road
17
Turn right onto 3rd Road
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
3rd Road
18
Arrive at your 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 31.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillside Lake, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from The Bronx, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillside Lake, NY
The final approach into Hillside Lake, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.13 | $24.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Hillside Lake, NY
Night in Hillside Lake on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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
1h 31m 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 Hillside Lake, NY covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx Park East, Boston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $10.30 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.
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Bronx, NY to Hillside Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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