Origin
Tusten, NY
Evening in Tusten on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tusten, NY to The Bronx, NY
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tusten, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Tusten to The Bronx covers 115.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek across New York, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves a mix of State Route 97, West Main Street, and Walling Avenue rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that links the quieter landscapes of the Northeast to the urban density of the city. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, the lack of required overnight stops makes this a highly efficient transit option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Tusten, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads where the driving experience is constant and engaging. There is no single long stretch of highway, as the longest uninterrupted segment on State Route 97 is 0 miles. This means you should stay alert, as the winding nature of the local roads demands your full attention behind the wheel. The transition from the rural character of Tusten to the environment of The Bronx is marked by these frequent, technical road maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 97 and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 77.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East: New York
7
86.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
92 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
92.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
7
99.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Tusten, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Clifton
77.4 mi in
|
~1h 50m
New York City
92 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Leonia
92.3 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Teaneck
92.3 mi in
|
~2h 6m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
94.5 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 97 | 28.2 mi | 41m |
| NJ 23 | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Walling Avenue | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 97
— 28.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tusten, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Crawford Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
2
Turn sharp right onto NY 97
28 mi
·
41 min
·
State Route 97
3
Continue on NY 42; NY 97
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto CR 15
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
CR 15
5
Continue on NJ 23
13 mi
·
17 min
·
NJ 23
6
Continue on NJ 23
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
17
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
20
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
22
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
24
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on I 95; US 1
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
29
Turn right onto Noble Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noble Avenue
30
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
31
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
32
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the trip lasts just over two hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to schedule long rest breaks. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, your travel time can fluctuate based on local traffic patterns and the frequent turns involved. It is wise to fuel up before you leave Tusten, as your $18 budget will cover the distance easily if you maintain a steady pace. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your navigation system is synced before departure to help you follow the transitions between State Route 97, West Main Street, and Walling Avenue seamlessly. Staying focused on the road is essential, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be actively driving for the duration of the 115.1-mile journey.
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 50.7 miles from Tusten, NY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tusten, 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 Tusten, NY
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tusten, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Route 97 for about 28.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Tusten, NY · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Tusten, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
The final approach into The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, 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
$16.52 one way
$33.05 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
| premium | $4.88 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
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
$17
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
The Bronx, NY
Evening in The Bronx on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
51 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
17 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
2h 23m 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 Tusten, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 97, NJ 23, Walling Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Tusten, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tusten, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
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