Origin
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Bronx, NY to West Nyack, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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West Nyack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from The Bronx to West Nyack, you are looking at a short 25-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is brief enough to complete in under an hour without requiring an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. Because the drive is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own personal timing. It is a straightforward trip that links these two New York locations without the need for complex travel logistics or multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| Route 59 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jerome Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Gun Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Nyack Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and West Nyack, NY.
1
Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bronxdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bronxdale Avenue
3
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bronx Park East
4
Continue on Boston Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Fordham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
Merge onto BR
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gun Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Jerome Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jerome Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York Thruway, Albany
12
Merge onto I 87
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
13
Continue on I 87
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 9W: Nyack
15
Turn right onto Polhemus Street
492 ft
·
24 sec
·
Polhemus Street
16
Turn right onto NY 59
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Nyack Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Nyack Way
18
Turn left onto West Nyack Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Nyack Road
19
Turn right onto CR 23
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Strawtown Road
20
Turn right onto West Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / East Fordham Road
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / East Fordham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Gun Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Gun Hill Road
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Gun Hill Road
Turn left onto East Gun Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NY 59 / Route 59
Turn right onto NY 59 / Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
New York State Thruway
(17.6 mi)
$0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Nyack, NY
Afternoon in West Nyack on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate highway experience. Since the highway share is 0%, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 25-mile distance. This setup means you should be prepared for more frequent turns and standard local traffic patterns compared to a high-speed motorway. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, requiring your full attention as you maneuver through the turns. Because there is no long-haul highway stretch, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace from start to finish.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 1 / East Fordham Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Bronx, NY to West Nyack, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
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 39m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.88 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Nyack, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 1 / East Fordham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Nyack, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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