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Trip from The Bronx, NY to West Monroe, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

275.1 mi

443 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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suburb city of Monroe, located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

West Monroe, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to West Monroe, NY covers 275.1 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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 $45.28 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

137.6 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m 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

Arriving in West Monroe, NY

Full guide →

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 33m. Total distance: 275.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m 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 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 275.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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. 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 33m 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 West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, 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 left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.4 mi · 29 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
19

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
21

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
22

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
23

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

0.7 mi · 46 sec · I 380 North: Scranton
25

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min
26

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
28

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81 North: Syracuse
29

Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Syracuse
30

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 27 sec
31

Continue straight

21 mi · 25 min
32

Take the exit slight right toward NY 49: Central Square

0.2 mi · 30 sec · NY 49: Central Square
33

Turn right onto State Route 49

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Route 49
34

Turn left onto County Route 11

39 ft · 1 sec · County Route 11
35

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 137.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.6 miles or 2h 46m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Monroe, 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 275.1 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.6 mi from The Bronx, NY · 2h 46m into the drive

Downtown Port Jervis, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Jervis, NY

138 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Jervis, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West Monroe, NY

The final approach into West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, 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

$45.28 one way

$90.57 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $48.97 $97.93
premium $4.92 $53.32 $106.64
diesel $5.61 $60.74 $121.48

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike $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

$45

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.5 1 $28.89 $13.20
Efficient EV 68.8 0 $24.07 $11.00
EV Truck/SUV 110 1 $38.51 $17.61

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Late night in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

12:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Monroe, NY

Late night in West Monroe on Saturday

Local time

12:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

7 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

5h 33m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Bronx, NY to West Monroe, NY covers 275.1 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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 137.6 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 $45.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from The Bronx, NY to West Monroe, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from The Bronx, NY to West Monroe, 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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