Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Nelson, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
235.3 mi
379 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
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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Nelson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Nelson, NY covers 235.3 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.6 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bronxdale Avenue | — | — |
| Hunt Avenue | — | — |
| Rhinelander Avenue | — | — |
| Unionport Road | — | — |
| Morris Park Avenue | — | — |
| East Tremont Avenue | — | — |
| East 177th Street | — | — |
| Sheridan Boulevard | — | — |
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 Nelson, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
397 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hunt Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Unionport Road
6
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Tremont Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 177th Street
9
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
505 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11
Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
13
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
15
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
18
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
19
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
20
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
21
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
22
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
23
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
24
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
25
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6, NY 17: Harriman
29
Continue straight
151 ft
·
4 sec
30
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 17 West: Binghamton
31
Continue straight
105 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
33
Turn right onto State Highway 10
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 10
34
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oak Street
35
Turn straight onto State Highway 8
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 8
36
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
37
Continue on State Highway 8
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 8
38
Turn left onto West Street
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Street
39
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
40
Continue on State Highway 12
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 12
41
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
42
Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 12B
43
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
44
Continue on State Route 12B
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 12B
45
Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
46
Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Street
47
Continue on State Route 12B
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 12B
48
Continue on State Route 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 46
49
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
50
Turn straight
11 mi
·
15 min
51
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 2h 32m 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 52 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.6 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nelson, 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.
+
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 235.3 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from The Bronx, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.73 one way
$77.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $41.88 | $83.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $45.61 | $91.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$39
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.29 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.59 | $9.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Nelson, NY
Afternoon in Nelson on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
5 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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
235.3 mi in 5h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bronxdale Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Nelson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 5h 5m. Total distance: 235.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to Nelson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Nelson, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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