Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
205.3 mi
330 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Oppenheim, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Oppenheim, NY covers 205.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.79 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
102.7 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
“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 4h 14m. Total distance: 205.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 205.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m 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 Oppenheim, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Oppenheim, 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
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda
At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on South Bridge Street
Turn left onto Park Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto Cayadutta Street
Continue on State Highway 334
Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
Turn slight left onto County Highway 116
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
Turn left onto State Highway 331
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.7 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oppenheim, 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 205.3 miles and 4h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.7 mi from The Bronx, NY · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oppenheim, 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 Oppenheim, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.79 one way
$67.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.33 | $90.66 |
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
$34
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.74 | $13.14 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Oppenheim on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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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