Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
If you are planning to travel from The Bronx to Monsey, you are looking at a compact 30.2-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because this is a short, direct trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, and Rhinelander Avenue rather than utilizing major highways. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very economical drive. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete this transit in one go without needing to plan for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.1 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey focuses on navigating through the urban and suburban landscape. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared to stay alert, as the lack of highway miles means you will be managing consistent intersection traffic throughout the entire 30.2-mile distance.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Monsey, NY is easy. At 44m 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 Monsey, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronxdale Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunt Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rhinelander Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Unionport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morris Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tremont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 177th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Monsey, NY.
Start on Cruger Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
Continue on Unionport Road
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto East 177th Street
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet
Turn left onto South Pascack Road
Turn right onto Forman Road
Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road
Turn left
Turn straight onto Alturas Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is wise to account for local traffic patterns typical of the Northeast. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops since the 44-minute duration is easily manageable in one sitting. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and turns rather than highway cruising. A concrete tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before leaving, as the reliance on local streets like Rhinelander and Hunt Avenues means you will have a high number of turns to track.
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.
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 30.2 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monsey, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving The Bronx, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 30.2 miles and 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from The Bronx, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Monsey, 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 Monsey, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$5
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Monsey on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, NY
15 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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