Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Lake Carmel, NY
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The drive from The Bronx, NY to Lake Carmel, NY covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 53.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on I 684.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between The Bronx, NY and Lake Carmel, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East and Mount Vernon.
Cross County Parkway East
Mount Vernon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 84 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 311 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Snadbeck Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Lake Carmel, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
Continue on Bronx Park East
Continue on Boston Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto BR
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 684
Continue on I 684
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 311
Continue on NY 311
Turn left onto NY 52
Turn straight onto NY 52
Continue on NY 52
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
Turn right onto Coleman Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from The Bronx, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lake Carmel, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Lake Carmel on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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