Origin
The Bronx, NY
Morning in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to Rockland, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
115.7 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Rockland, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from The Bronx, NY to Rockland, NY covers 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 $19.04 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
57.9 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 115.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m 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 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 115.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 Rockland, NY is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rockland, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Rockland, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
33
Turn left onto Old Route 17
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Old Route 17
34
Continue on Rockland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
35
Turn left onto Wilcox Avenue
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wilcox Avenue
36
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 57.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 1h 13m 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockland, 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.
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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 115.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 57.9 mi from The Bronx, NY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rockland, NY
The final approach into Rockland, 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 Rockland, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.04 one way
$38.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.42 | $44.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
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
$19
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.20 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Rockland, NY
Morning in Rockland on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Florida, NY
58 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m 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 Rockland, NY covers 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $19.04 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 Rockland, NY is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rockland, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from The Bronx, NY to Rockland, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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