Origin
Verplanck, NY
Late night in Verplanck on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verplanck, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
58m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verplanck, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Verplanck, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 35.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sprain Brook Parkway, US 9, Bronx River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on Sprain Brook Parkway and US 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.8 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and US 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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NY 9A / Albany Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Verplanck, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
13.3 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| US 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Albany Post Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Kings Ferry Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Trolley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verplanck, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
6th Street
3
Continue on Kings Ferry Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Ferry Road
4
Continue on Trolley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Trolley Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 South
7
Merge onto US 9
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
US 9
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward New York City
9
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
14
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
15
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
16
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
18
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
19
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Verplanck, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Verplanck, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into The Bronx, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
58m 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 Verplanck, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 35.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, US 9, Bronx River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Verplanck, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Verplanck, NY to The Bronx, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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